New Perennials Internship

New Perennials Internship New Perennials (NP) at Middlebury College explores the restorative powers of perennial thoughts and actions in agriculture, education, the arts, wellness, and sacred practice traditions. Premised on notions of rootedness, relationships, and regionsand together with our collaboratorswe host and support events, conferences, lectures, workshops, and performances; develop and teach courses and workshops on perenniality and diversity; and publish open-access books, pamphlets, and teaching and learning resources. NP offers a course in the Environmental Studies Program, The Perennial Turn.

Job Description

The New Perennials intern will provide creative and strategic direction for social media outreach, storytelling, workshop planning, as well as ongoing support for the New Perennials Champlain Valley Hub. Work will include, but not be limited to : event support and coordination of event marketing, work on videos and podcasts, collaboration with NP partners, and assistance with NP partner convenings. The intern will work closely with NP Director and Scholar in Residence, Bill Vitek and NP Community Program / Project Specialist, Lisa Winkler.

The NP internship provides an excellent opportunity to work across disciplines with other interns on campus through New Perennials and the Franklin Environmental Center on issues of increasing importance while building bridges between academics and local and regional community partners / practitioners.

This position is compensated at the Level C rate on the Midd student wage scale. $14.86 - $15.31 per hour

Minimum requirements

Rising Middlebury College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.

Preference will be given to candidates who have taken ENVS 0332 : The Perennial Turn.

Project management experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of New Perennials Project

Social Media

Communication Skills

Special Event Organizing

Effective Task and Time Management

Up to 25 hours per week for 8 weeks.

For more information, contact : Lisa : lwinkler@middlebury.edu or Bill : wvitek@middlebury.edu

Deadline to apply is April 14, 2025.