Great (paid) internship opportunity with local beekeeper:
Paid internship based in Great Barrington, available immediately: beekeeping, making beeswax and honey products for sale at the farmers’ market, tending herbs and ginger for sale at the market and helping with market days. Looking for help 2-3 days per week after school, plus Saturdays and 20-30 hours/week during the summer. Job could extend to the next school year. Must have license and transportation and be reliable about work commitments. Starting pay: $8.50/hour. Skills that can be learned: beekeeping, agriculture, some carpentry, baking, health regs applicable to farmers’ market, marketing, small business development and management.