At Radix Center we work year round to educate local youth, support our community and maintain a one-acre urban farm with demonstrations of gardens, composting, micro livestock, rainwater harvesting, renewable energy, beekeeping, and more. We strive to have these systems replicated in a decentralized network throughout the city. More broadly, we support and advocate for environmental justice causes in the region.

We accept interns on a rolling basis, but our busiest months are between March and November. To be considered for the program you must be reliable, self-motivated and eager to learn. Applicants should be comfortable working physically outdoors in hot summer weather conditions with plants, insects, soils, compost, dogs, and micro livestock (chickens and ducks). The ideal applicant will be capable of working both in groups and individually. Qualified candidates must be able to lift 50lbs and perform manual labor tasks, which include bending, squatting and standing for long periods of time.

Interns will assist with the following tasks on a weekly basis

Farming Chores
Watering greenhouse, high-tunnel, potted plants and gardens
Wedding, harvesting and planting throughout entire season
Landscaping, upkeep and general maintenance of the property
Street tree watering and neighborhood trash pick up

Micro livestock Chores
Daily watering and feeding
Egg collection, washing, labeling and packing
Changing bedding in coop and adding mulch to chicken yard

Compost Chores
Collecting compost from city mission M/W/F (if your schedule accommodates)
Collecting compost from city street bin
Compost creation/ pile maintenance
Garden bed building and adding compost to empty beds

Paid internships can be arranged if you qualify, college credit is also available.

To apply to our internship program

Please write a brief summary of your skills and interests. Tell us about yourself and why you would like to work with our organization. Make sure to indicate what requirements you may need if you are seeking college credit. Also include your availability and time frame for completion.

It is essential that applicants have a commitment to principles of racial justice, gender equity, and be experienced working in diverse communities. We strongly encourage BIPOC candidates, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and people with working-class backgrounds to apply.

Send all inquiries and letters of interest to korinna@radixcenter.org