Empathic Engineering

Hello! I'm Emily, owner of Empathic Engineering based primarily out of Milwaukee, WI.

Currently, I'm looking for an intern to join me in living and working on a cooperative farm in Plymouth, WI for 6 weeks of the remaining harvest season (Sep-Oct).

We would perform hands-on farm operations Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. This consists of limited screen time and getting your hands dirty. Thursday and Friday would be business-focused with some computer work and in-person meetings. Weekends are free for adventure.

Responsibilities

Mon-Wed: Farm Operations

• Gathering chicken eggs, feeding chickens (optional)
• Harvesting vegetables and herbs
• Processing farm orders, including washing, trimming, packaging

Thurs-Fri: Empathic Engineering Growth

• Preparing presentations on how to help engineers and manufacturing leaders develop empathy in various contexts (focus on experience-based learning methods)
• Traveling to business meetings in Greater Milwaukee and across Wisconsin
• Documenting internship experience and business development for social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)
• Connecting with institutions of higher education to enhance partnerships

Qualifications

The most important skill for this position is a willingness to experiment. That may look like:

• A background in engineering or tech (manufacturing is a plus)
• Recognition that excessive stress causes inefficiency in the workplace
• Previous work in facilitation or instructional design
• Interest in Social-Emotional Learning

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This internship is two parts, Farm + Empathic Engineering. Compensation is as follows:

1. All room and board is covered by the farm (including weekends, if desired). Farm website: https://greenbushgrowingcoop.com/
2. A weekly stipend is available through Empathic Engineering, depending on experience.

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This position is a perfect fit for someone with prior professional work experience who is comfortable being outdoors and ready to try something new for 6 weeks.

If you're applying for new jobs and looking to get out of your head, this is meant for you.

~ Come join us in touching grass ~

P.S. You can send me any recent resume. I will reply to people who send a message with a personal note about why this job feels right for them at this moment. Thank you!