Farm Intern (Part-Time, Paid Internship – Up to 3 Months)

Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Farm Intern to support daily operations at our farm and help create a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for visitors and program participants. This is a hands-on, part-time paid internship designed for individuals interested in working with plants, animals, and people in a supportive, mission-driven setting.

The Farm Intern will assist with animal care, garden maintenance, activity implementation, and general farm operations while upholding our organization’s values and commitment to person-centered, inclusive environments.

This role is ideal for students or early-career candidates interested in agriculture, environmental work, human services, animal care, or experiential education.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily care of animals and gardens (feeding, monitoring animal health, weeding, planting, harvesting)
   
• Help maintain farm grounds and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment
   
• Assist with group activities and programming for participants with varying needs and abilities
   
• Collaborate with staff and managers to suggest and support activity ideas
   
• Help maintain inventory of activity and farm-related supplies
   
• Participate in special programming and events (e.g., small animal visits, barbecues, cooking activities)
   
• Communicate professionally with participants, families/guardians, staff, and visitors
   
• Uphold safety protocols, confidentiality standards, and organizational policies
   
• Serve as a positive role model in conduct, professionalism, and reliability

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in working with plants, animals, and people
   
• Comfort working outdoors in most weather conditions
   
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
   
• Reliability, professionalism, and punctuality
   
• Ability to follow safety protocols and organizational guidelines
   
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus (not required)
   
• Previous outdoor, farm, or animal care experience is a plus
   

Working Conditions

• Primarily outdoor, hands-on farm work in varying weather conditions
   
• Some work may occur in office settings, program spaces, or community locations
   
• Combination of standing, walking, bending, and light lifting
   

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
   
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform light physical labor throughout the shift
   

Why Join Us?

• Gain real-world experience in a mission-driven organization
   
• Build hands-on skills in agriculture, animal care, and community-based programming
   
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment
   
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of others