Feed Denver:
Urban Farms & Markets
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Feed Denver: Urban Farms & Markets is a project of the
Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). Feed
Denver: Urban Farms & Markets/CNDC is an equal
opportunity organization.
Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). Feed
Denver: Urban Farms & Markets/CNDC is an equal
opportunity organization.
Feed Denver Internship
Opportunities
Feed Denver: Urban Farms & Markets is dedicated to
strengthening and securing Denver’s Urban Agriculture
food systems and helping transform Denver into a green,
sustainable, and productive city with thriving communities
and fresh, delicious, local food sources. Working with
The Urban Farm at Stapleton and Growing Power, we are
creating model urban farms and a Regional Training
Center. Learn more about us at www.feeddenver.com
and www.feeddenver.blogspot.com .
Interns play a key role in assisting in the creation and
operation of our model farms and urban agriculture
regional training. Our work provides the City of Denver
stakeholders - citizens and leaders – with the knowledge
and tools necessary to make Denver a leader in the
sustainable foodshed movement.
We are seeking individuals who want to build their work
experience and:
2010-2011 Internship Opportunities
Digital Media and Social Media Intern
We are seeking media-savvy interns to work on website
design and maintenance, possible video production and
editing, and creating and maintaining social media profiles
and projects. Creating and updating information in a
timely manner. Researching and implementing new social
media networks for information and fundraising use.
Fundraising and Grant Writing Intern
We are seeking interns interested in developing grant
writing skills. They will conduct research, create a living
grant calendar, and write various grant applications -
federal, state, county, city, corporate and foundation.
Fundraising Event Planning Intern
These interns will create community fundraising events
during their project time. They will manage these events
from beginning to end – concept, developing team,
community sponsors, appropriate permits, actual event
logistics, and hosting the event.
Public Relations Intern
We are seeking a Public Relations intern to strategize and
manage media and community relations for Feed Denver
and its projects. Story ideas and writing, media
networking, and press packet development.
Outreach and Engagement Intern
We are seeking an intern to assist in achieving community
relations goals. These interns will develop community
stakeholder committees and manage development,
networking, as well as the meetings themselves.
Volunteer Coordinator Intern
We are seeking a volunteer coordinator to seek out and
train volunteers for special fundraising and advocacy
events, as well as volunteers to assist in daily operational
and administrative tasks. We have regular volunteers
and we work with local refugees.
THESE ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS. Hours are
negotiable, but we would prefer an intern that can commit
between 15 - 30 hours per week. The intern will report to
the Executive Director. Work will generally be done in the
Feed Denver office at The Urban Farm at Stapleton,
10200 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80239.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to
internships@feeddenver.com . Please use the specific
intern job title as the subject line. Please let us know if you
will be receiving school credit for the internship, and what
the number of hours you are able to commit to. Resumes
will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Opportunities
Feed Denver: Urban Farms & Markets is dedicated to
strengthening and securing Denver’s Urban Agriculture
food systems and helping transform Denver into a green,
sustainable, and productive city with thriving communities
and fresh, delicious, local food sources. Working with
The Urban Farm at Stapleton and Growing Power, we are
creating model urban farms and a Regional Training
Center. Learn more about us at www.feeddenver.com
and www.feeddenver.blogspot.com .
Interns play a key role in assisting in the creation and
operation of our model farms and urban agriculture
regional training. Our work provides the City of Denver
stakeholders - citizens and leaders – with the knowledge
and tools necessary to make Denver a leader in the
sustainable foodshed movement.
We are seeking individuals who want to build their work
experience and:
- Gain in-depth knowledge of urban agriculture and
the sustainable foodshed movement - which
includes healthy food access, environment, labor,
and small scale urban farming issues. - Make a critical and measurable impact on these
issues by leveraging the wave of public support for
urban farming and the creation of a sustainable
foodshed.
2010-2011 Internship Opportunities
Digital Media and Social Media Intern
We are seeking media-savvy interns to work on website
design and maintenance, possible video production and
editing, and creating and maintaining social media profiles
and projects. Creating and updating information in a
timely manner. Researching and implementing new social
media networks for information and fundraising use.
Fundraising and Grant Writing Intern
We are seeking interns interested in developing grant
writing skills. They will conduct research, create a living
grant calendar, and write various grant applications -
federal, state, county, city, corporate and foundation.
Fundraising Event Planning Intern
These interns will create community fundraising events
during their project time. They will manage these events
from beginning to end – concept, developing team,
community sponsors, appropriate permits, actual event
logistics, and hosting the event.
Public Relations Intern
We are seeking a Public Relations intern to strategize and
manage media and community relations for Feed Denver
and its projects. Story ideas and writing, media
networking, and press packet development.
Outreach and Engagement Intern
We are seeking an intern to assist in achieving community
relations goals. These interns will develop community
stakeholder committees and manage development,
networking, as well as the meetings themselves.
Volunteer Coordinator Intern
We are seeking a volunteer coordinator to seek out and
train volunteers for special fundraising and advocacy
events, as well as volunteers to assist in daily operational
and administrative tasks. We have regular volunteers
and we work with local refugees.
THESE ARE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS. Hours are
negotiable, but we would prefer an intern that can commit
between 15 - 30 hours per week. The intern will report to
the Executive Director. Work will generally be done in the
Feed Denver office at The Urban Farm at Stapleton,
10200 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80239.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to
internships@feeddenver.com . Please use the specific
intern job title as the subject line. Please let us know if you
will be receiving school credit for the internship, and what
the number of hours you are able to commit to. Resumes
will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Feed Denver. It's the support of our community
and friends that keeps our program nutrient rich!
Volunteer now!
If you want to be a part of our mission...or just get your hands dirty once in a
while...sign up below to be on our volunteer list.
If you want to be a part of our mission...or just get your hands dirty once in a
while...sign up below to be on our volunteer list.
Creating a model urban farm and training center is not an easy thing to do but we are blessed with a crew of dedicated volunteers and
angels assisting with everything from composting to building beds, event planning to grant writing, and seed selection to seed funding.
There are many ways you, too, can help Feed Denver. Here are just a few suggestions:
angels assisting with everything from composting to building beds, event planning to grant writing, and seed selection to seed funding.
There are many ways you, too, can help Feed Denver. Here are just a few suggestions:
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