Student Farm Intern 2025 Cohort
Student Farm Intern 2025 Cohort
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
2025 Student Farm Internship Cohort Program in University Park PA
The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State University Park is offering paid opportunities for current Penn State students interested in working with the Student Farm for the 2025 growing season! Student farmers participating in the internship cohort program lead and participate in diversified vegetable greenhouse herb and cut flower production harvest marketing community outreach volunteer management event planning and more. Previous experience in relevant fields is welcome but not . We do ask students to be motivated to learn and contribute to a positive work environment.
Responsibilities
Student Farm Interns are the ambassadors to the farm and lead many operations related to the farm. Essential roles include ensuring that safety produce quality and a fun work environment are maintained among coworkers volunteers Student Farm Club members and courses that may visit and work on the farm. Farm activities that Student Farm Interns lead and participate in may include:
Attend weekly farm planning meetings
Sow seeds in greenhouse and field transplant plants in field
Manage production and recordkeeping including irrigation fertilization pest and management
Harvest wash and pack produce for distribution to campus dining and our CSA directtoconsumer sales
Work with community partners including food pantries community gardens and area schools
Plan host and lead volunteer days events and other tours at the farm
Drive a university vehicle
Internship Details
Pay is $11.50/hour starting during the summer term
Spring Term (required): completion of a 2credit training course during spring 2025 semester. Class is held Mondays from 3:306:30pm
Summer Term (optional but encouraged): May 12 August 20 3540 hours/week
Fall Term (required): August 25mid November 1215 hours/week internship reflection and presentation; good possibility to continue work in winter and spring 2026 and beyond
Work is primarily outdoors with computerbased work including record keeping event planning and blog writing
Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Able to prioritize and learn new tasks quickly meet deadlines and enjoy a fastpaced work environment
Must be selfmotivated and be able to work independently while also having the willingness to seek guidance as needed from farm staff and other student farmers
Able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions including hot cold wind rain and snow
Able to lift 50 pounds
Own transportation between the farm and campus is (bus and Spin bikes available!
This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid USdrivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be requiredin addition to standard background checks.
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Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
