Farm to Early Care and Education – Food Systems Internship
Code of Conduct for Interns
Interns shall:
- Represent CEFS and Host Sites with professionalism and courtesy
- Demonstrate respect towards others at all times
- Abide by the rules, policies, and procedures of the Host Sites they serve
- Abide by the rules, policies, and procedures of CEFS regarding a Drug-Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Discrimination
- Direct concerns, problems, and suggestions to their Host Site Mentor and Intern Coordinator
- Will follow code of conduct of host site organization, for example: dress code
- Pass a background check and drug screening
At no time may an Intern:
- Engage in any activity that is illegal under local, state, or federal law
- Engage in activities that pose a significant safety risk to others
- Engage in political advocacy during paid work hours
The following acts also constitute a violation of the program’s rules of conduct:
- Unauthorized absence
- Use of profanity, abusive, or inappropriate language
- Refusal to comply with the instructions of their supervisor
- Stealing or lying
- Harassment of any kind, including sexual, verbal, and physical harassment
- Engaging in any activity that may physically or emotionally damage other interns in the program or people in the community
- Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of any controlled substance or illegal drugs during the term of employment
- Consuming alcoholic beverages during the performance of work-related tasks
- Being under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs during the performance of work-related tasks
- Failing to notify supervisors of any criminal conviction that occurs during the term of employment