Intern and Coordinator Opportunities

We welcome interns for as few as two weeks though we do give preference to people looking for longer stays. As an intern with us you will help with the day to day activities at our educational center. You will work closely with our Nicaraguan staff to help maintain the structures and the grounds. In addition to this we rely on our interns to help prepare for upcoming workshops. We provide an opportunity to learn a variety of natural building techniques, from scratch cooking, the maintenance of a veggie garden and how to live a more sustainable and fulfilling life.

As a intern you will stay in our open-air bamboo dormitory and receive three mindfully crafted home cooked meals a day. You also have access to use our kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards. With a two-week commitment you are welcome to attend a three day workshop for no additional cost if it coincides with your stay with us. If you stay a month or longer you are welcome to participate in our more extensive workshops.

We start the morning with a breakfast buffet usually featuring a selection of tropical fruit, homemade yogurt and granola, fresh bread, and local eggs. It includes freshly made juice and house roasted island coffee. The standard work day runs from 8-12 Mon-Fri. During this time, you will work closely with our local Nicaraguan crew on general maintenance, gardening or prepping for workshops. After we complete our work, we have a lunch buffet generally featuring sandwich makings, fresh made bread and local salads. After lunch you are free to relax in a hammock, swim in the lake or explore the island. A sumptuous dinner is served family style in the evenings shortly after sunset. We are able to accommodate any dietary needs, just please advise us prior to your arrival.

We have a limited number of intern positions available so please contact us at [email protected] to apply. 

Coordinator Positions

For people are able to spend an extended time with us, we have several long term coordinator positions available for qualified individuals who are looking to contribute their skills to our project. These are work exchange positions where you receive three lovingly crafted meals a day and accommodation in exchange a minimum six month commitment of your time. Qualified candidates should hold a degree, speak fluent English and Intermediate Spanish.  

Intern/Guest Coordinator- This is an administrative positions ideal for someone who is passionate about working with people. Your duties will include managing the reservations of interns, workshops participants and guests, orienting new arrivals and coordinating the day to day distribution of tasks. You will work closely with the founders and local staff to ensure every day runs smoothly. Additionally, you will assist with social media and marketing tasks to help attract new interns and guests. Experience or a desire to learn more about grant writing is a bonus. 

Garden Coordinator- This a hands on position ideal for someone looking for more experience working in a Permaculture inspired environment. Your duties will include maintaining our vegetable garden. This will involve working closely with the founders, the intern coordinator and local workers. Our goal is to increase production, focus on food preservation and create a surplus to sell at our local farmers market in Santa Cruz. The ideal candidate will have a Permaculture Design Certificate and experience working in a tropical environment. Intermediate Spanish is required. 

Internship Costs

Two weeks to One Month $20/day includes accommodation in dormitory and three lovingly crafted meals a day and access to our kayaks and SUPs. You are welcome to participate in a three day workshop at no additional cost if it occurs during your stay with us.

One Month to Three Months $450/month includes accommodation in dormitory and three lovingly crafted meals a day and access to our kayaks and SUPs. You are welcome to participate in all workshops at no additional cost if it occurs during your stay with us.

Your contribution goes to help cover the costs necessary to keep the education center functioning. Some of the costs your contribution helps offset are:

Salaries of our local workers whom you interact with daily
Maintenance on the buildings
Toilet paper, hand soap, etc.

High speed fiber optic internet
Local taxes, permitting etc.

In addition to the costs please budget for any additional expense you may incur during your stay with us. We offer alcoholic beverages, guided tours and bicycle rentals at an additional cost. Transportation costs are not included. 

We accept a limit number of interns at any one time. In order to guarantee your place a 50 % non-refundable deposit through paypal is required.