Fall Internship Opportunity, West Philadelphia

Lunaria Gardens, an urban flower farm and design studio, is offering an internship opportunity early August through early December 2021. This internship will be based primarily at our farm and studio at Pentridge Station in West Philly, but also include site visits to other Philadelphia gardens and area events.

Job type: Part-time internship, 4 months (early August through early December), 8-16 hours per week
Compensation: Unpaid/ student credit. A stipend may be available for Black, Indigenous, and QTPOC applicants (please inquire). We frequently provide free flowers and floral design training.
Position available: early August (interviews begin mid-July)
Contact: Kristen Jas Vietty (they/ them), hello@lunariagardens.com 

Position Description:
We will discuss individual areas of interest, but some of this season’s projects include:

▪ Planting: seeds, plugs, perennials, tubers

▪ Field work: weeding, mulching, bed prep

▪ Light-duty construction, inventory organization

▪ Harvesting, processing, drying flowers

▪ Seed saving

▪ Wedding + event support: design, install, client communications

▪ Photography, social media

Requirements:
No related experience necessary. We require a desire to learn, solid work ethic, consistent time commitment, positive attitude, and COVID vaccination. 

About Lunaria Gardens + Kristen Jas Vietty:
Lunaria Gardens, est. 2011 by Kristen Jas Vietty, is an urban flower farm and design studio, with a base of operations at Pentridge Station in West Philadelphia. We primarily grow flowers for wedding floral design and local florists. We also occasionally offer retail florals, specialty plants, workshops, and community events. I’ve personally found a lot of value in my past internships with various organizations, and in recent years, have been committed to passing along some of the knowledge I’ve been fortunate to acquire. Former interns have gone on to obtain positions including farm manager, floral designer, public gardens educator.

More info: lunariagardens.com

How to apply: To be considered, please contact Kristen Jas Vietty (they/ them), hello@lunariagardens.com with a bit about yourself and what you’re hoping to learn.

QT/POC applicants and those with family roots in West Philadelphia are especially encouraged to apply.

Posted July 12, 2021