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Temporary Agroecology Education Farm Summer Intern

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North Carolina State University

15d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Education & Teaching
  • Raleigh
  • 8d left

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  • You must be a recent graduate (within a year or May 2025), have some farming experience, and be interested in pursuing a career in farming or farm management.
  • You will assist in farm production, gain management skills, work with the farm manager and crew, and engage in educational programming while focusing on professional development.

Requirements

  • This position is open to recent graduates who graduated within the last year or will graduate in May 2025.
  • The goal of the AEF (Agroecology Education Farm) Recent Graduate Internship program is to provide an immersive experience for a recent college graduate who already has some farming experience and is interested in pursuing farming or farm management as a career.
  • This internship would provide training in higher order management skills that are required to transition from a field crew member to a crew leader or assistant manager.
  • The intern will work closely alongside the farm manager and summer crew members to gain exposure to agroecological farming and to develop basic farm skills necessary for future employment in agriculture.
  • Time will be built into the intern’s schedule for professional development in areas decided by the intern and farm manager together.
  • As an intern, you’ll be involved in all aspects of farm production along with educational programming.

Responsibilities

  • This is an 11-week, 39.5 hr/week position for the summer of 2025.
  • The goal of the AEF (Agroecology Education Farm) Recent Graduate Internship program is to provide an immersive experience for a recent college graduate who already has some farming experience and is interested in pursuing farming or farm management as a career.
  • This internship would provide training in higher order management skills that are required to transition from a field crew member to a crew leader or assistant manager.
  • The intern will work closely alongside the farm manager and summer crew members to gain exposure to agroecological farming and to develop basic farm skills necessary for future employment in agriculture.
  • Time will be built into the intern’s schedule for professional development in areas decided by the intern and farm manager together.
  • As an intern, you’ll be involved in all aspects of farm production along with educational programming.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is an 11-week position for the summer of 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

This internship is open to recent graduates who graduated within the last year or will graduate in May 2025.

What are the working hours for this position?

The intern will work 39.5 hours per week during the internship.

What types of tasks will the intern be involved in?

The intern will be involved in various tasks including harvesting, irrigation, transplanting and seeding, weeding, bed prep, washing/packing, compost management, equipment use/maintenance, integrated pest management, and leading groups.

Is there any opportunity for professional development during the internship?

Yes, time will be built into the intern’s schedule for professional development in areas decided by the intern and the farm manager together.

Will the intern have the chance to gain exposure to agroecological farming?

Yes, the intern will gain exposure to agroecological farming practices while working closely alongside the farm manager and summer crew members.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Raleigh, NC.

What department is this internship associated with?

This internship is associated with the Crop and Soil Science department.

Is this position classified as temporary or permanent?

This position is classified as temporary.

Will there be any training provided to the intern?

Yes, the internship will provide training in higher order management skills necessary for transitioning from a field crew member to a crew leader or assistant manager.

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