Internship Program for Earthships: Sustainable Green Buildings
The Earthship Internship program is open to anyone with an interest in sustainability and a willingness to work hard. People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Interns work full time on Earthship construction sites learning building concepts and techniques through hands-on experience.
We will offer 8 internship sessions and will accept up to 8 interns per session.
Each session will last for one month. Internships are unpaid positions.
Upon completion of the session, interns will either attend or receive a certificate to attend a three-day long Earthship Seminar. We have 8 intern sessions but only 3 seminars.
What to expect: Each session will start with a brief orientation meeting at the Earthship Biotecture Visitor’s Center, then the interns will be assigned to their job sites. Expect to be challenged physically and mentally, to work hard and play hard.
Where to stay: Interns are responsible for finding and paying for their own housing. There may be Earthship intern housing available with shared bathroom and kitchen at the REACH Earthship Community or at the Greater World Earthship Community or both. Check back with us in a few months on this possibility. Another option is the Abominable Snowmansion Hostel in Arroyo Seco, about a 20 minute drive from the work site (please note the listing of this option does not constitute a recommendation, some interns have liked this hostel, some have disliked it very much). Other interns have camped in the Carson National Forest or at the Greater World Earthship Community. Camping at the Greater World Earthship Community is free but please note: there are no facilities (no shower, no drinking water and no internet access.)
2010 internship sessions are full. Signup here to be notified of further updates.
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What to bring: Taos is very spread out so you will need a vehicle, some people have managed with just a bicycle but due to distance and elevation this option is nearly impossible and there is no public transportation. The weather in Taos is very volatile so bring lots of layers of clothes you don’t mind destroying at work, sturdy closed-toed work shoes, sunscreen and a hat with a wide brim to protect you from the intense sun. If you are camping you’ll want a tent or camper shell on a pickup, sleeping bag, a five gallon water jug, and a good flashlight.
Earthship Intern Tools Interns need to bring a few simple tools. If you don’t already have these items, buy inexpensive tools, spend no more than $50 on these. Also, be prepared to spend an additional $25 on tools while you are here.
The Earthship Internship program is open to anyone with an interest in sustainability and a willingness to work hard. People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
