Summer New Roots Education and Outreach Intern

Support New Roots program with education and outreach efforts.

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Support New Roots program with education and outreach efforts.

You have:

Experience or demonstrated interest in food issues, gardening, garden design, or food security issues, preferably in a multicultural context.
Ability to communicate and work effectively as a team member in a multicultural environment.
Willingness to work outside in variable weather conditions.
Ability to meet at garden sites, primarily in central Tucson.
Ability to self-direct and communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information.
Strong verbal and written skills in English.
Punctual and reliable.
Interns will be required to use their own technology tools to work on virtual opportunities.

Describe your experience with gardening and food security initiatives.	The interviewer is interested in your background and how it relates to the role.	Provide specific examples of your involvement in gardening or food security projects.
How do you handle teamwork in a multicultural environment?	This question assesses your ability to work with diverse groups.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain a time when you worked outdoors in challenging conditions?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to develop educational resources for our audience?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure confidentiality when communicating with clients?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What social media strategies would you implement to increase engagement with the New Roots Tucson community?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks while managing multiple projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain your approach to securing donations for community projects.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.