Local Food System Intern at Seminary Hill Farm

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 2027 GROWING SEASON. WHILE EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED, WE WILL NOT BEGIN INTERVIEWING UNTIL MID‑NOVEMBER. 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 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. Local Food System Internship Overview This is a full season internship from March‑November 2026 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 and Thursdays Organizing food demonstrations at the CSA distribution once a month. Preparingfood pantry distributions Assist with maintaining a self‑serve market 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, an annual farm camp, 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 to and 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. 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 and when open in other seasons, and fresh produce. 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 are able to utilize the Dickhaut Library and participate in campus activities and events. Schedule: This position is full‑time, seasonal from March‑November 2027. Supervisor: Seminary Hill Farm Steward FLSA Status: Full‑time, seasonal, hourly If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact Laura Ann Bergman, SHF Steward at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io . 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. 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