APPRENTICESHIPS

Training and skills for a good cause!

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We have plenty of work to do and we welcome your help!

Apprenticeships through Matter of Trust are for those aged 18+ years or with High School Diploma / GED equivalent. Matter of Trust is affiliated with a wide range of schools, non-profits, government organizations, and specialized environmental businesses.

An apprenticeship is designed to develop a particular skill set that makes an individual excel in craftsmanship and green-jobs employment. Apprenticeships can be at Matter of Trust locations, online remote, or with our Global Hubs & Partners.

Teachers and job counselors, we love referrals and suggestions!
Please also check out our:

Apprenticeships Flyer

Questionnaire – “What’s Your Passion?”

Applicants – please keep scrolling!

Skills & Qualities 

  • “Do-ers”  ID what needs to be done, ask and do it
  • Hardworking
  • Creative problem solving
  • Patience
  • Friendly / Outgoing
  • Willingness to listen to other’s ideas
  • Good with crafts, skills, handiwork
  • Good with kids
  • Likes to write / proofread
  • People person, likes to give tours
  • Conscientiousness and custodianship
  • Good with computers / design

 

Short Essay (250 word minimum)

To apply, please provide a letter / short essay *250 words minimum* with your application (email or enter into comment field below) and include:

  • Which top three qualities, from the lists on this page, describe you best for this job?
  • Describe a day in your life 15 years from now.  Dream big!
  • How do you see this program helping you further your career goals?
  • Why is apprenticing for an ecological nonprofit like Matter of Trust a good fit for you?
  • Let us know if and how you are currently active in the environmental movement.

Please email any supporting documents to team@matteroftrust.org

Application Process & Supporting Docs

Help us learn more about you and what you love so that we can identify your compatibility with our different Matter of Trust programs!

Kindly:

Please email any supporting documents to team@matteroftrust.org.

Upon review, we will call / email to follow up with any questions that we may have and to request an interview.  Feel free to follow up.  We are usually very good at responding in a timely manner.

Apprenticeship Application


    Hands on - I'm not afraid to get dirtyOffice - I'm super organizedExhibits / Crafts / Art / Music / Film - I want to be a part of something creativeWeb Support - I am brilliant with computersEngineers - I can pretty much figure out how to make anythingPeople person - I’m happy helping at an Info Desk and Reception AreaForum Moderator - I have an Inner Hall Monitor that wants to be unleashedDelightful Docent - I’m outgoing & friendly. Love giving guided tours and herding field tripsTalkative Tammy - I want to tell everyone I come across about Matter of TrustInternational - Si, da, oui - I can translate your exhibits, flyers, website...into other languagesGift Shop - I can sell ice cubes in the North PoleExpert - I have a vocational / green job expertise and would like to share it with others at your Expert's WorkbenchI'd like to give an eco-course or lectureSpecial Events - I'm a planner & love details (Zero Waste Flash Mobs, FunRaisers, Good Karma Eco-Blasts…)Youth Activities - I am great with kids (tell us below if you have credentials, references, fingerprint / background clearance)Proofreader - I have a sharp eye and I'm not afraid to use it


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