New Perennials (NP) at Middlebury College explores the restorative powers of perennial thoughts and actions in agriculture, education, the arts, wellness, and sacred practice traditions. Premised on notions of rootedness, relationships, and regions-and together with our collaborators-we host and support events, conferences, lectures, workshops, and performances; develop and teach courses and workshops on perenniality and diversity; and publish open-access books, pamphlets, and teaching and learning resources. NP offers a course in the Environmental Studies Program, The Perennial Turn.
Job Description The New Perennials intern will provide creative and strategic direction for social media outreach, storytelling, workshop planning, as well as ongoing support for the New Perennials Champlain Valley Hub. Work will include, but not be limited to: • event support and coordination of event marketing • work on videos and podcasts • collaboration with NP partners • assistance with NP partner convenings
The intern will work closely with NP Director and Scholar in Residence, Bill Vitek and NP Community Program Director, Lisa Winkler.