Farmhand Intern

Farmhand Intern

About This Opportunity

QBG Farm is a place where New Yorkers can participate and learn about urban farming through tours, workshops, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Fruit and vegetables are grown with a focus on soil health and care, without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.  Crops harvested are distributed at our weekly farm stand, as well as shared with interns, volunteers, and donated to local food relief programs.    

Queens Botanical Garden seeks a Farmhand Intern for the QBG Farm. The Intern will support the Farm Manager and Farm Coordinator in running and maintaining a one-acre farm of mixed vegetable, fruit, and flower production and educational site. This position includes working with other interns, volunteers, and visiting public groups. We are looking for a dedicated, hard-working individual with some prior farming experience, knowledge, or training who is eager to learn and contribute.

Learning Objectives

• Seed starting, direct seeding, and transplanting  
• Drip irrigation & overhead watering  
• Harvesting & post-harvest handling, including farm stand and CSA distribution 
• Record keeping  
• Pest & disease management  
• Plant and site maintenance  
• Assisting with tours, volunteer groups, and workshops 

Qualifications

• Prior experience working on a vegetable farm or garden and/or agricultural training
• Self-motivated, excellent communicator, with the ability to work alone as well as with others 
• Interest and experience in working with adult and youth volunteers 
• Ability to work with groups that range in age, abilities, and cultural backgrounds  
• Experience with a wide range of computer applications (Excel, MS Word) 
• Attention to detail and an eye for garden aesthetic  
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions 
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely 
• Ability to perform diverse, sometimes repetitive, tasks that can be physically demanding  
• Bilingual language skills, English and Spanish or Chinese, a plus

Schedule & Compensation

This is a part-time seasonal position. This position is available for up to 28 hours per week, May through September, Tuesday through Friday, and may include some weekend work.

Compensation: $18/hour

For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents via our Career Center. 

If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to Human Resources.

Health & Safety: proof of full Covid-19 vaccination strongly recommended for employment.

Queens Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Garden does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (physical or mental), age, marital status, veteran/active military service member status, political affiliation, mental illness, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, genetic information, immigration or citizenship status, status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, arrest or conviction record, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, employment/unemployment status, salary history, credit history, marital/partnership stratus, caregiver status, height and weight, or any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources via email or phone 718-886-3800 x 203.