About The Concordia Greenhouse Project
The Concordia Greenhouse Project’s mission was to provide a welcoming, year-round green space that fostered community and offered hands-on learning opportunities. Formerly located in the rooftop greenhouse of the Hall Building, the organization continued its work on the 7th floor after the original space closed for decontamination and mechanical renovations. As a collectively run, consensus-based non-profit, the Greenhouse hosted workshops, projects, and events focused on food issues, urban agriculture, sustainable horticulture, and alternatives to mainstream consumerism.
Even without access to the 13th-floor greenhouse structure, the Greenhouse Project remained committed to supporting student-led urban agriculture and sustainability initiatives through internships, volunteer opportunities, project mentorship, and collaborative partnerships. After more than a year in the 7th-floor space, the organization demonstrated that most of its mandate could still be met with creative planning and new approaches.
The Outreach & Communications Intern will support our community engagement by producing regular newsletters, managing social media campaigns, and leading public-facing events. This role involves building strategic partnerships with external groups to foster collaboration while gaining hands-on experience in grassroots outreach and event coordination. Candidates will also support organizational initiatives, blending communication skills with practical community involvement.
Responsibilities and Deliverables
- Newsletters: Draft two monthly newsletters, sourcing grassroots/student content and coordinating with Concordia groups for submissions.
- Social Media: Design Instagram Stories & feed posts to promote events in our space or those we attend.
- Organize Tabling Events: Manage 1–2 monthly tabling shifts
- Tabling events are typically held on Wednesdays, therefore applicants should be prepared to be available for 3hr on Wednesdays between (10h00 – 17h00)
- Intern is expected to lead the tabling events with support from volunteers, our Board of Directors, and our Outreach Coordinator.
- Outreach: Research and contact student groups to propose hosting workshops in our greenhouse space.
- Workshop Development: As part of the interns work term they are encouraged to develop and present a 2hr workshop on a topic that interests them.
- Plant Care: Assist with weekly maintenance as schedule allows.
Assets and Requirements
While not required, candidates with the following experience will be well-positioned for success
- Graphic Design: Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Express, or similar tools for creating social media graphics.
- Content Creation: Experience writing for newsletters, blogs, or social media audiences.
- Event Coordination: Previous involvement in setting up tables, managing volunteer shifts, or coordinating small-scale events.
- Student Engagement: Existing connections with Concordia student groups or clubs, or experience in student outreach/recruitment
Duration: Monday, August 31st – Monday November 30th, 2026 (12 weeks)
Employment Site: Hybrid
Currently the staff of the Concordia Greenhouse Project work on the 7th floor in the Greenspace. This position requires that the student be available for 3hr on Wednesdays in the case of outreach events. Weekly in person meetings with your Greenhouse Advisor are expected, while completion of the administrative work can be done in a space best suited to the students needs.
Hours: (110hr)
Remuneration: $2050
- The honorariums provided to our interns were made possible through the generous support of the Concordia Student Union.
- Please be advised that honorariums will be paid in two installments by cheque. One at the 6 week point, and another at the end of the semester.
- Can be credited under LOYC 420/421 for Sustainability & Diversity students, please contact Professor Rebecca Tittler
- If your program has a required internship for credit component please reach out to your academic advisor to ask them about their requirements.
Deadline to apply: August 24th, 2026
Interviews will be conducted on August 19th, 26th, & 28th until the position is filled
Send Applications To : greenhouse@concordia.ca