2027 Facilities Internship

FACILITIES INTERNSHIP 

The Facilities Internship entails a diverse array of work maintaining and improving the buildings and infrastructure at OAEC. The facilities intern works in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, woodworking and forest management. Tasks vary from simple, quick repairs to multi-week construction projects. While much of what we do is functional in its approach, we do not pass up an opportunity to employ an artistic sensibility in our work.

Typical Tasks

Facilities Interns will have the opportunity to learn many of the following types of work, depending on the needs of the organization throughout the year:

• Regular maintenance responsibilities of OAEC infrastructure including potable and agricultural water, septic systems, retreat center needs, energy systems, etc.
• Carpentry and furniture building, based on skills and aptitude of intern.
• Electrical and plumbing, new work and remodel
• Wildlands and tree work.
• Roof care and replacement
• Painting and staining
• Maintaining aesthetic standards of the site to serve retreat center, community, and staff needs.
• Chop wood and carry water.

General Qualifications

• Basic understanding of trade skills (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, tile, etc.).  Proficiency in one or more areas is preferred.
• Ability to easily lift 60 lbs. throughout the day.
• Ability to easily take instruction and apply lessons.
• Curiosity about how things go together.
• A sense of joy in working hard and a job well done.

Applicants are encouraged to draft answers to the questions in a separate document, then copy and paste answers into the question fields when they are ready to submit. 

If you are interested in applying for internships in multiple departments, complete this form and return to the internship webpage to fill out additional applications. 

Applications for 2027 internships open on September 1st, 2026, and close at 5pm on October 16th, 2026. We look forward to receiving your submission!