Internship. Canterbury Shaker Village,
Canterbury, New Hampshire. Canterbury Shaker Village (CSV) is an
historic Shaker community established in 1792, which became a private,
non-profit preservation and educational institution in 1969. As an historic site museum, CSV is
dedicated to using its 694 acres of land, 25 historic Shaker buildings and
100,000 artifacts to expand the knowledge of the Canterbury Shakers and their
200 year relationship to American culture.
Working under the auspices of the Shaker Village’s
Education and Garden Departments, the successful applicant will participate in
a project aiming to develop and promote gardening and outdoor-recreational
opportunities at the Village.
Project-specific goals include the development of gardening classes, the
planting of a hands-on children’s garden, the creation of self-guided
hiking trails, and the introduction of farm animals. Excellent communication skills are
required, as is a willingness and ability to work out-of-doors. Experience and interest in organic
gardening is desirable. The
position is unpaid and starts in June 2005; housing may be available. For more information contact Will Frey, Garden
Manager ([log in to unmask];
603/783-9511 x247).
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