Organic Farm Internship/Apprenticeship

Hiring Short Term Seasonal Intern
We are looking to fill an unexpected gap in our intern team from May-July — There is a possibility of this position extending beyond July, but it is not guaranteed at this time.

What does the internship include?

• Farming! 50-55 hours per week of all things agriculture
• Housing – live in our eco-sustainable intern house!
• Food from the Farm – vegetables, herbs, eggs, pork
• Stipend – Minimum $850/month
• Up to 1 week paid vacation (depending on the length of internship)
• Farm Project Option – get funding and help to start your own farm project to create a product to sell or a system that improves the life of the farm; a great way to earn extra income and deepen your experience!

What are we expecting of interested applicants?

Skills Required:

• 1 full growing season of vegetable farm experience preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to perform physical, demanding work on a daily basis.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances
• Willingness to listen carefully and follow instructions when engaging in new work.
• Ability to self-direct and manage when the task demands it.
• Compatibility with a variety of personalities and diversity of co-workers, balanced by confidence to work alone.
• Driver’s license

Qualities Desired:

• Positive attitude and determination to overcome adversity.
• Open and mature communication: willing to share one’s thoughts/feelings and listen well to others.
• Openness to working in a religious context. We are Christians committed to peace, social justice, and ecological regeneration; all applicants must be willing to work within these commitments, but need not share our Christian perspective. People of all faiths or no faith are welcome to apply.
• Willingness to partake in the basic rhythms of intentional community, including weekly shared meals and occasional social gatherings, and optionally, bible studies or other faith-growing opportunities.

Pay: $850.00 – $1,000.00 per month

Benefits: Paid time off

Schedule: 10-hour shift

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay

Application Question: Please explain how you will be able to handle long difficult days working in all conditions outside, keeping up with a fast pace of hard work, and staying late when the job demands it. Please note that we will only consider candidates who respond adequately to this question.