Hopi Food and Farming Internship 
 

Job Status: 30 hrs/week 

Compensation: $17.50/hr

Supervisor: HTPI Intern Supervisor

Goal of Position: The Hopi Food and Farming Interns are responsible for uplifting HTPI programming, developing leadership skills, strengthening local food systems, enhance sustainable building practices, and implement sustainable ecological projects within the Hopi/Tewa/Surrounding Dińe Community. 

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Hopi Food & Farming Activities Include: 

• Maintaining Hopi Tutskwa nursery, orchards, gardens, and farms. This includes propagation, transplanting, direct seeding, creating new gardens, mixing soil, fertilizing orchards, planting and caring for farms and gardens, irrigating, and organizing supplies, tools, and materials.

• Supporting the Hopi Farmers Market by helping to set-up, clean-up, assist with vendor booth registration, organize garden or food demonstrations, and improve the Hopi Farmers Markets to increase community access to local fresh food and traditional food crops.

• Supporting the Hopi Tutskwa Plant Start and Veggie CSA by helping with pick up/delivery, and organizing pop-up events.

• Assisting in the care of the HTPI office headquarters by providing office support, cleaning, and set-up.

• Assist with marketing, flyers, and outreach to local and regional communities.

• Improve virtual outreach and marketing efforts for the Hopi Tutskwa Plant Start and Veggie CSA share programs.

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QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS: 

• Applicants must be 18 years and older.

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.

• Commit to 30 hours/week

• Be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions.

• Must have their own transportation to and from work sites.

• Be able to work in a team in a cooperative manner.

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This program is based on the Hopi Reservation

 

DEADLINE: Thursday March 5, 2026 

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