Agency Sponsor: Carla McEwen, cmsophia@ucsc.edu
If interested, submit the Center for Agroecology’s Internship Sign-up Form. This is an unpaid internship.
# of Interns:
Agency Description:
Located at Cowell College. A non-transactional student-run cafe in the Basic Needs program, the Cowell Coffee Shop is designed to increase access to healthy, seasonal, and culturally-relevant foods. Interns can work in the kitchen preparing salads, soups, frittatas, tamales, and more from the produce grown on the UCSC farm and by local farmers. Interns may also work downstairs in the cafe serving students, helping with events, creating good vibes, and keeping the place running.
Intern Responsibilities:
- Café Operations – Assist with food preparation, service, and maintaining a welcoming space for the campus community.
- Event Coordination – Collaborate with campus resource centers to plan and support events focused on food security and cultural awareness.
- Sustainability & Outreach – Promote food justice initiatives, support waste reduction efforts, and engage students through outreach and education.
Other Requirements:
Qualities we look for: passionate about food justice, strong communication, teamwork skills, ability to work in a dynamic environment, timely, organized, willing to contribute creative ideas
Intern Shifts:
Shift times are 9am-12om, 10am-1pm, and 1pm-4pm Monday through Friday
Location: Cowell Coffee Shop at UCSC
Key Words: Agroecology/Food Systems, Enviro Justice/Social Movements