Internships

Petaluma City Schools* & Regenerative Education Alliance Internship Opportunities

Internship Overview
This partnership internship between Petaluma City Schools and the Regenerative Education Alliance (REA) offers high school students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of regenerative agriculture. Interns will work alongside local farmers and educators, learning regenerative practices and the principles of environmentally sustainable food production. Designed for 11th and 12th graders with a passion for sustainability, this internship provides invaluable skills for future careers, enhances college applications, and develops professional experience in agriculture.

Internship Details

• Hours: Up to 4 hours per week. Work hours are after 4 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and between noon and 5 PM on Sundays.

• Compensation: Unpaid, volunteer-based.

• Location: The program has a home base at a local farm and includes outings to various partner farms and nonprofits throughout the semester. Transportation is the responsibility of the intern.

Skills and Experiences Offered

• Agriculture and Sustainable Farming: Learn environmentally sustainable food production and regenerative agriculture techniques.

• Workplace Skills: Gain professional experience through fieldwork and responsibilities related to soil health, water conservation, and food production.

• Community Engagement: Collaborate with local nonprofits and farms, experiencing a variety of regenerative agricultural practices.

• Resume Building: Enhance your resume and college applications with hands-on skills in a growing, environmentally vital sector.

Requirements

• Commitment: Attend all scheduled work hours (up to 4 hours per week).

• Interest in Sustainability: A passion for learning about regenerative agriculture, food security, and environmentally sound practices.

• Reliability and Responsibility: Commitment to teamwork, punctuality, and task completion.

Application Process
Interested students should contact their school counselor or reach out directly to the Regenerative Education Alliance at mb@regenerativeeducationalliance.org. 

By participating in this internship, students will engage deeply with the Petaluma community, learn diverse agricultural practices, and contribute to food systems that benefit both people and the planet.

*Not a PCS Student? Let us know and we will see if we can arrange something with your school!