The Passionist Earth & Spirit Center Environmental Internship Program is an opportunity for college students to build community, connect deeply with the Earth, and develop the skills and knowledge of planetary stewardship. This internship program provides practical, hands-on environmental project opportunities on our 27-acre campus of woods, fields, gardens, and waterways.
Interns work as a cohort on projects that include invasive species identification and removal, wetlands and trail maintenance, planting trees, working on the food forest, composting, growing food for the hungry, and other environmental management projects on our 27-acre site. If you choose to participate, you will be expected to work 30 hours in total for the semester on projects and trainings. We will schedule regular trainings and meetings each month and work with you to schedule times to come to the center to work. We are now accepting applications for 2026.
If you are interested in this type of internship, please email: tim@earthandspiritcenter.org.
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Intern testimonials
“One of the most valuable aspects of this internship is that we were always encouraged to provide input and problem-solve on the spot for tasks.” Anonymous
“The internship gave me a start towards understanding the ways my human life can beneficially shape the natural world and be a part of its healing. It gave me a place to explore this deeply held connection and relationship in a way that I am extremely grateful to have had and believe everyone should have access to.”
“I have left this internship with a lot more knowledge (on a vast array of topics) than I came in with. Things from plants species knowledge and raccoon-call meanings, to teamwork and on-the-spot problem-solving. I feel that even though I was not there long, I learned more than I would have from most other places around Louisville.”
“I’ve learned about this place that’s beautiful that I never would have found otherwise. I’ve learned skills and knowledge I can take home and teach others.” Maddie Schwitzer