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 regions—and together with our collaborators—we 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 Director, 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. 

Requirements

 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 is a plus. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of New Perennials Project

Experience:

• Social Media
• Communication Skills
• Special Event Organizing
• Effective Task and Time Management