Position Title: Sustainable Farm Education Intern
Program: Salmon Center Community Farm and Learning Center
Dates Available: Immediately – End Date Flexible
Application Deadline: Continuous until filled
Location: Belfair, WA
The Salmon Center • 600 NE Roessel Road • PO Box 2169 • Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 275-3575 • www.pnwsalmoncenter.org
 Assisting with design and instruction for children’s farm programs, including field trips, farm tours, day camps, and classes
 Assisting with construction and building projects including compost facility, irrigation system and chicken tractors
Desirable Skills/Qualifications:
Student must be:
 A dependable individual, capable of working independently and leading volunteers and work crews
 Detail oriented, a positive attitude, and excellent communication/people skills
 Able to work in a physically demanding environment in all weather conditions
 Previous garden and/or farm experience preferred but not required
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and an unofficial transcript to Seth Elsen at seth@pnwsalmoncenter.org. Rolling interviews will be conducted within two weeks upon receiving application. Questions and comments may also be directed to this address or by calling (360) 275-3575 Extension 12.
The Salmon Center
Internship Stipend Rate Sheet
Salmon Center internships are available to students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education program where they receive school credits and monetary stipend for their time. Internship opportunities have flexible time commitments along with corresponding credit hours and stipends. Students must coordinate with their school or advisor in advance to ensure they receive school credit for their internship. Stipends are awarded upon completion of hours.
Time Commitment Stipend (based on a 10 week quarter) 100 hours; ~ 10 hrs/week $250.00 200 hours; ~ 20 hrs/week $500.00 300 hours; ~ 30 hrs/week $750.00 400 hours; ~ 40 hrs/week $1000.00
Stipends will be distributed in two installments upon the completion of committed contract hours. The first payment will be distributed at midterm (of internship) and the last payment will be distributed at end of term.*
*Start and end dates of projects may not necessarily coincide with quarterly school schedules. Start and end dates and/or weekly hour commitment for internships are negotiable but must be determined before work commences.