Agriculture Intern Project Grow
Agriculture Intern Project Grow
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
We are hiring for a Summer Agriculture Intern to join the Project Grow team at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Summer 2025 Intern Dates:
Applications Open: March 5 April 4 2025
Interviews: April 7 April 18 2025
Decision Made: April 23 2025
Internship: May 21 August 13 2025
Who we are:For nearly 50 years Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has dedicated itself to nourishing and empowering their neighbors so they can thrive. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit Second Harvest implements sustainable solutions to food insecurity through a strategically selected network of more than 600 partners across 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries congregate meal sites shelters childcare facilities senior centers group homes and youth enrichment programs. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee its mission and programs please visit secondharvestmidtn.
What youll do:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is offering a 12week Summer Project Grow Ag Intern position to undergraduate students enrolled in a relevant degree program (Agriculture Environmental Studies or a related field).
Interns will be able to customize their schedule based on their current work and life commitments as long as the hours are between 8:00 am 4:30 pm (Monday through Friday) however preferred primary hours are between 8:00 am 11:00 am due to job demands. Interns are required to be available from 8:304:30 on Wednesdays from May 21August 6. Preferred primary hours between 8 am 11 am. The intern is required to be onsite at the Ray Smith Family Distribution Center in Camden TN with a weekly work commitment of 20 hours.
The Project Grow Agriculture Intern will assist in implementing educational programs focused on sustainable agriculture food security and community engagement. The intern will work closely with the Manager Donor Relations to ensure successful delivery of programs.
The Intern will:
- Work outdoors in direct sunlight for extended periods.
- Perform tasks in a farm environment with exposure to pollen dust and grass.
- Lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 lbs. including crates of produce coolers of bottled water large watermelons and tool buckets.
- Work independently as part of a team and guiding volunteers.
- Utilize provided farm tools and wear supplied aprons as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in maintaining Project Grows daily weekly and monthly tasks such as planting weeding watering and harvesting produce from the field.
Follow the Project Grow Farm Food Safety Plan. Wash rinse and sanitize tools crates and implements after each use. Harvest produces according to size color and ripeness.
Enter data collected into Project Grows database for seed recording poundage harvested and any issues which arise in the field.
Lead a group of volunteers through a 2.5hour Project Grow volunteer shift.
PAY:
$15 per hour
HOURS:
Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (Maximum 20 hrs. per week).
TRAVEL:
Occasional daytime travel required up to 10 of work week within the local service area.
Current drivers license with copy of current auto insurance and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) results required.
OTHER:
Acceptable Drug Test & Physical results required.
Equal Employment Opportunity:Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee provides equal employment to all applicants and employees based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected status. We believe that diversity equity inclusion and belonging strengthen our team drive innovation and enhance our ability to serve our community. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. This statement reflects our adherence to current legal requirements and that we remain dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values the contributions of all employees.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Contract
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