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Seasonal Farm Internship

Position Title: Seasonal Farm Intern 2027

Seminary Hill Farm

Seminary Hill Farm is integral to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), 30 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware. The farm has capacity for ten acres of production that bookend the 82 acre campus. It is our mission to teach small-scale farming and produce good food for all in pursuit of a just, sustainable and generative world.

Seminary Hill Farm is managed through the lens of agroecology. The farm is continuously evolving as we continue to learn about how vibrant ecosystems function. By mimicking nature, we tap into cycles that maintain the biodiversity, resilience, and integrity of soils. We seek to minimize off-farm inputs by utilizing more on-farm resources, considering soil health at the forefront of decisions.

Vegetables, flowers and herbs are distributed through our three season Community Supported Agriculture enterprise, utilized in Dunn Dining Hall and delivered to non-profit organizations serving food insecure communities.

Seminary Hill Farm is a reflection of MTSO’s commitment to a just, sustainable and generative world.

Farm Intern Overview

Interns fully engage in stewardship tasks for seasonal vegetable production, harvest and delivery.

Interns will develop experience and skills in the following areas of small scale production:

Seeding, transplant production, planting and maintenance of vegetable crops
Design, utilization and care of electric fencing
Small and large equipment and hand tool utilization and maintenance
Crop water and soil moisture management (sprinkler, drip irrigation, mulching
Pest management (monitoring, treating and application of materials and techniques) of weeds, insects, wildlife destruction and diseases
Harvest, post-harvest handling and packing of farm products
CSA, food bank and non-profit distributions
Establishment and management of perennial crops including brambles and orchard trees.
Work exchanges with the Land Stewardship team, which may include invasive species removal and prairie development.
Serve as a leader for volunteer engagement, including CSA work share members and the public.

Seminary Hill Farm Internship Environment

Internships are conducted in a collaborative environment and include:

Learning from each other, including fellow team members, visitors and volunteers
Interns will be able to establish personal learning goals and participate in check-ins with their supervisor(s) the first week of each month.
Participating in extension opportunities including a minimum of two regional farm tours
Communal lunch during the summer season featuring Seminary Hill Farm produce is an important part of the farm day, allowing additional interaction with our permanent farm team, and a range of guests. Lunch will be provided four days per week, subject to kitchen closures.
Participating in marketing, communication, and community building aspects of the farm.
Engaging with MTSO’s land stewardship initiative in prairie development, invasive species removal, and pond/stream management.

Who can apply

Seasonal internships are designed for those with an interest in exploring agroecology and regenerative agriculture and engaging in justice-oriented community development. We welcome people from diverse life paths and stages, all ages (18+) and all skill levels to apply. Prior farming and gardening experience is not required. Additional qualifications include

Awareness and observation skills to discern needs in a changing environment
Excellent oral communication skills and attention to closing feedback loops
Ability to work select evenings and weekends
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Physical requirements

Must be able to accomplish the farm work listed above and can work outside in all types of weather. Self-pacing and ergonomics are encouraged.

Compensation Package

Wage and hours: $15/hour, 40-hour weeks without overtime.
Food: Interns will have lunch at the dining hall four days a week during the summer season subject to kitchen closures and when open in other seasons, and fresh produce.
Paid holidays during the growing season: Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day.
Housing: On-campus studio apartments are provided furnished with a bed and table. All utilities are included.
Academic credit: Interns who are also students can receive academic credit through approval and process of their home institutions.
Campus Amenities: Interns can utilize the Dickhaut Library and participate in campus activities and events.
One week off during the season without pay if your duration is one of the three seasons outlined. Two weeks off without pay if your duration is full season.
Ability to flex hours when needed.

Schedule

Internships span March through mid-November annually. We are currently hiring for three sessions (below). Please indicate your desired session(s) in your application. Applicants are able to apply for all three, staying for the full season.

Part-time positions are possible (without housing).

Spring

March 15-May 21

10 weeks

Summer

May 17-Aug. 13

13 weeks

Fall

Sept. 7-Nov. 12

10 weeks

Supervisor: SHF Farmer

FLSA Status: Full-time, seasonal, hourly

Application deadline for 2027: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. To apply, email resume and cover letter to Erin Wiggins: ewiggins@mtso.edu. Letters of Recommendation are not required but can be helpful in your application.

If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact SHF Steward Laura Ann Bergman at (740) 409-1881 or seminaryhillfarm@mtso.edu.

Methodist Theological School in Ohio does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy and parenting status, creed or any other protected class, or other non‐merit reasons. See our notice of nondiscrimination. Learn more here: Notice of Nondiscrimination | MTSO.

Local food system internship

Position Title: Local Food System Intern

Seminary Hill Farm

Seminary Hill Farm is integral to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), 30 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware. The farm has capacity for ten acres of production that bookend the 82-acre campus. It is our mission to teach small-scale farming and produce good food for all in pursuit of a just, sustainable and generative world.

Seminary Hill Farm is a reflection of MTSO’s commitment to a just, sustainable and generative world.

Local Food System Internship Overview

This is a full season internship from March-November 2027 designed to provide hands-on experience in coordinating a 60-share Community Supported Agriculture operation and assisting with farm experiential education and volunteer engagement. Responsibilities include:

Coordinating produce, herb and flower harvests on Tuesdays.
Organizing food demonstrations at the CSA distribution twice a month.
Preparing food pantry distributions
Assist with maintaining a self-serve market
Maintaining records of harvests and food distributions.
Contributing weekly to the Fresh Sheet CSA newsletter with harvest projections and brief articles on farm happenings
Collaborate on design, planning and facilitation of engagement experiences for children and youth during the Seminary Hill Farm distribution and with visiting groups.
Serve as a leader for volunteer engagement, including CSA work share members and the public.
Engage in vegetable production tasks: cultivating, watering, mulching in all production areas as needed.

Primary skills developed throughout the food systems internship include:

Timing, organizing, and presentation of harvests, storage and customer service skills to support a Community Supported Agriculture operation
Communication skills applied to electronic newsletter publishing and social media
Ability to learn, lead and teach volunteers
Designing and executing education programs that nurture a direct relationship between people and the living earth
Practicing radical hospitality
Beginning vegetable, flower and herb production

Seminary Hill Farm Internship Environment

Internships are conducted in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, including:

Learning from each other, including fellow team members, visitors and volunteers
Participating in extension opportunities including a minimum of two regional farm tours
Communal lunch during the summer season featuring Seminary Hill Farm produce is an important part of the farm day, allowing additional interaction with our permanent farm team, and a range of guests. Lunch will be provided four days per week subject to kitchen closures.
Participating in marketing, communication, and community building aspects of the farm.
Engaging with MTSO’s land stewardship initiative in prairie development, invasive species removal, and pond/stream management.

Qualifications

Leadership capacity
Comfort speaking to/with both groups and individuals
Ability to continually adapt in a changing environment
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to work Tuesday evenings and occasional weekends
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience working with children and youth
Minimum age of 18

Physical requirements

Must be able to accomplish the farm work listed above and have the ability to work outside in all types of weather. Self-pacing and ergonomics are encouraged.

Compensation Package

Wage and hours: $15/hour, 40-hour weeks without overtime.
Food: Interns will have lunch at the dining hall four days a week during the summer season subject to kitchen closures and when open in other seasons, and fresh produce.
Paid holidays during the growing season: Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day.
Housing: On-campus studio apartments are provided furnished with a bed and table. All utilities are included.
Academic credit: Interns who are also students can receive academic credit through approval and process of their home institutions.
Campus Amenities: Interns can utilize the Dickhaut Library and participate in campus activities and events.
Two weeks off without pay throughout the season.
Ability to flex hours when needed.

Schedule: This position is full-time, seasonal from March 1-November 12, 2027.

Supervisor: SHF Steward

FLSA Status: Full-time, seasonal, hourly

If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact Laura Ann Bergman, SHF Steward at (740) 409-1881 or seminaryhillfarm@mtso.edu.

Agroecology internship

Position Title: Agroecology Intern

Seminary Hill Farm

Seminary Hill Farm is integral to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), 30 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware. The farm has capacity for ten acres of production that bookend the 82-acre campus. It is our mission to teach small-scale farming and produce good food for all in pursuit of a just, sustainable and generative world.

Vegetables, flowers and herbs are distributed through our three-season Community Supported Agriculture enterprise, utilized in Dunn Dining Hall and delivered to non-profit organizations serving food insecure communities.

Seminary Hill Farm is a reflection of MTSO’s commitment to a just, sustainable and generative world.

Seminary Hill Farm is integral to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), 30 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware. The farm has capacity for ten acres of production that bookend the 82-acre campus. It is our mission to teach small-scale farming and produce good food for all in pursuit of a just, sustainable and generative world.

Seminary Hill Farm is a reflection of MTSO’s commitment to a just, sustainable and generative world.

Agroecology Internship Overview

This is a full-time seasonal position from March-November 2027 designed for an immersive experience in small-scale vegetable, herb and flower production. The agroecology intern will:

Work closely with SHF’s farmer on daily work flows, farm recordkeeping, and skill development as needed
Serve as the farm intern team lead
Engage in all aspects of sustainable vegetable production including:
Seeding, transplant production, planting and maintenance of vegetable crops in both the field and high tunnels.
Small and large equipment and hand tool utilization and maintenance
Crop water and soil moisture management
Pest management (monitoring, treating and application of materials and techniques) of weeds, insects, wildlife destruction and diseases
Harvest, post-harvest handling and packing of farm products
Establishment and care of cover crops, soil sampling and analysis, soil amendment, compost generation and mulching practices to support soil health.
Establishment and management of perennial crops including brambles and orchard trees.
Design, utilization and care of electric fencing
Engage in work exchanges with the Land Stewardship team, which may include invasive species removal and prairie development.
Serve as a leader for volunteer engagement, including CSA work share members and the public.

Primary skills developed throughout the agroecology internship include:

Sustainable vegetable production methods
Farm plan implementation and adjustment in response to the unique circumstances of each season including designing weekly work plans to accomplish goals.
Team leadership by guiding shorter duration seasonal interns, volunteers and student workers in accomplishing routine farm tasks like transplanting, trellising, weeding etc.
Farm recordkeeping including maintaining accurate accounts of crop planting location, dates, amendments and correlating harvest data.

Seminary Hill Farm Internship Environment

Internships are conducted in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, including:

Learning from each other including fellow team members, visitors and volunteers
Participating in extension opportunities including a minimum of two regional farm tours
Communal lunch featuring Seminary Hill Farm produce is an important part of the farm day, allowing additional interaction with our permanent farm team, and a range of guests. Lunch will be provided four days per week subject to kitchen closures.
Participating in marketing, communication, and community building aspects of the farm.
Engaging with MTSO’s land stewardship initiative in prairie development, invasive species removal, and pond/stream management.

Qualifications

Awareness and observation skills to discern needs in a changing environment
Ability to organize daily priorities and lead their execution with a team
Prior farming or gardening experience desired.
Excellent oral communication skills and attention to closing feedback loops
Ability to work weekends as needed
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Minimum age of 18

Physical requirements

Must be able to accomplish the farm work listed above and the ability to work outside in all types of weather. Self-pacing and ergonomics are encouraged.

Compensation Package

Wage and hours: $15/hour, 40-hour weeks without overtime.
Food: Interns will have lunch at the dining hall four days a week during the summer season subject to kitchen closures and when open in other seasons, and fresh produce.
Paid holidays during the growing season: Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day.
Housing: On-campus studio apartments are provided furnished with a bed and table. All utilities are included.
Academic credit: Interns who are also students can receive academic credit through approval and process of their home institutions.
Campus Amenities: Interns can utilize the Dickhaut Library and participate in campus activities and events.
Two weeks of vacation without pay.
Ability to flex hours when needed.

Schedule: This position is full-time, seasonal from March 1-November 12, 2027.

Supervisor: SHF Farmer

FLSA Status: Full-time, seasonal, hourly

Application deadline for 2027: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to Erin Wiggins: ewiggins@mtso.edu. Letters of Recommendation are not required but can be helpful in your application.

If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact Laura Ann Bergman, Farm Steward, at seminaryhillfarm@mtso.edu.

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