Outdoor School Gardens, Growing Food 

Position: Intern: School Garden Nutrition Program
Organization: EarthBites
Location: The position is in-person at school gardens in Metro Vancouver.

About EarthBites:

EarthBites is a hands-on educational program designed to teach children about local food growth and nutrition. We collaborate with PACs, teachers, and students to transform school gardens into vibrant outdoor classrooms integrated into the school curriculum. For more information, visit earthbites.ca.

We are seeking an intern facilitator to create simple snacks in the school classroom or garden for students aged 5 - 13. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nutrition, gardening and connecting youth with their food.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to plan, implement, and lead high-quality garden and nutrition education lessons.
• Engage students in simple hands on seasonal nutrition workshops
• Capture photos and simple videos for social media, ensuring participant anonymity.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with students and teachers, respecting diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Support the lead facilitator in garden maintenance activities

Qualifications:

• Food Safe certification (can be obtained upon contract acceptance).
• Police Information Check.
• Experience engaging youth and facilitating educational programs with an inquiry-based approach.
• Experience in nutrition and sharing nutrition education with students.
• Experience in growing food
• Self-motivated, adaptable and a problem solver with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate thoughtfully as a representative of EarthBites.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Interest in Indigenous culture.

• • Ownership of a computer or laptop is an asset

Salary:

• $20 an hour

Start Date:

• February 2026

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter to info@earthbites.ca . Please mention you saw this at . Please include "School Garden Nutrition Intern 2026" in the subject line.

EarthBites Society operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. EarthBites Society strives to embody its values of fairness, inclusion and justice in its hiring and employment practices. We are seeking qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest, however only those qualified will be contacted.