Not Just an Internship
The Mission of Mary internship program isn’t designed to be a bullet point on your resume. It is real-life experience that is focused on meeting tangible needs through hard work and dedication. Our interns are driven, disciplined, and willing to get their hands dirty to further the mission of loving our neighbors. Our interns are a vital part of our mission and work and they help make our programs possible.
“I will forever be grateful for my valuable time working at Mission of Mary. I was able to discover not only a newfound love of farming, but what it takes to run a non-profit, how to serve in a community, put my faith forward in my daily tasks, and enjoy connecting with new people. ”
About the Program
Mission of Mary interns get the opportunity to work directly in urban agriculture and community engagement. We strive to build a dynamic team of passionate individuals who want to be a part of creative solutions to urban issues facing East Dayton. We offer a space for interns to gain valuable knowledge about urban ecosystems, place based non-profit programing, and best practices in sustainable urban agriculture.
Internship Tracks
◼ Farming & Food Distribution
◼ Community Programming
◼ Land Restoration & Stewardship
◼ Non-Profit Administration
Graphic Design Internship
Interns can become an integral part of the Twin Towers neighborhood by participating in our various programs
◼ Backyard Garden program
◼ Community Garden program
◼ Children’s summer day camp
◼ Farm Stand & Retail Sales
◼ Neighborhood events
◼ Educational Workshops
◼ Volunteer events
◼ Urban Farming
Details
Minimum 15-20 hour per week commitment (more time is welcome)
Our main season runs from March-December; interns are accepted for any period within this window for Farm, Restoration, and Community Programing tracks. Year round openings for Non-Profit Administration track.
Applicants looking to spend six months or more in the position will be given special consideration during the review process
Work hours are completed during the hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday with some additional weekend and evening commitments
Each intern will work with a MMC team member to develop their own servant leadership project throughout their internship. Projects will be based on the intern’s knowledge, experience, and interest and will help to further our mission.
Benefits
Fulfilling, impact-driven work tailored to your skills and interests.
$250 monthly stipend
Experiential learning about sustainable food production, community programing, land stewardship, or non-profit management.
Weekly Veggies
Housing options may be available
Weekly farm lunches
Interested in a Graphic Design Intern Position?
Mission of Mary Cooperative is pleased to offer the first graphic design internship. We are looking for an intern that is passionate about food justice, community, sustainability, urban farming, Dayton, and the Marianist charism.
Benefits
Monthly stipend.
Experience designing and advertising for a growing non-profit andassisting with a wide variety of design opportunities.
Housing options available. Not available for remote workers.
Weekly farm lunches provided and weekly veggies.
Graphic Design class credit if attending the University of Dayton.
Details
8–9 hours a week (more time welcome, not required to be completed during normal work hours and some remote time possible).
Graphic design major or minor. Sophomore in college or beyond.
Be available for at least one semester/summer at a time. A longer time spent at MMC is preferred but not required.
It is preferred if the intern can come to MMC headquarters on Monday mornings and Wednesdays to publicize and photograph planting, harvesting, and CSA items on social media.
Ability to start slightly earlier in the semester for training and then staying slightly later in the semester to train the next intern if staying for only a semester/summer.
Responsibilities can include: frequently posting to social media (Instagram, Facebook); updating the website; updating and creating social media, email, and website promotion for special events, weekly CSA, and online store; and using Constant Contact for Online Store Newsletter, CSA Newsletter, Backyard Garden newsletter.
If interested, please indicate on the intern application that you are interested in the Graphic Design Intern position. In addition to the application on the website, please submit a resume, cover letter, and either a small portfolio of your work (3-5 examples of work) or the link to your website with portfolio pieces to team@missionofmary.org
Interested in an Americorps Position at MMC?
MMC is partnering with Notre Dame Mission Volunteers Americorps to offer different opportunities and benefits to those interested in working with Mission of Mary Cooperative. NDMVA members receive a living allowance and an education award while serving at local non-profits and schools. Mission of Mary is looking for an AmeriCorps member that will assist our team. Members must have an interest in food justice issues and must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Benefits
½ Year Service – 900 Hours
Accepting applications for 2021-22 Service Year (February–July - although it may be possible to extend their service into August if they haven't completed their hours by then.)
Significant living allowance and education award.
Health Insurance available through NDA.
Full Year Service – 1,700 Hours
2022-23 Service Year (September– July)
Significant living allowance and education award.
Health Insurance Available through NDA.
If you’re interested in learning more about becoming an AmeriCorps volunteer at Mission of Mary Cooperative, please indicate so on your Intern Application. Thank you!
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