Description
Eliada is seeking motivated and dependable Farm Interns interested in gaining hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and nonprofit work. Interns will work alongside Eliada staff to maintain the farm and greenhouses while learning practical skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Previous farming or gardening experience is required. We are looking for people who are comfortable working with plants or in greenhouses.
What You'll Do: Depending on the season and farm needs, interns may:
• Plant, water, weed, maintain, and harvest crops
• Prepare garden beds and assist with soil health
• Help with farm and garden maintenance
• Assist with harvesting produce
• Use and maintain basic hand tools safely
• Support seasonal farm projects and volunteer workdays
• Assist with educational or community activities connected to the farm
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
What You'll Gain: This internship provides hands-on experience with:
• Sustainable farming and gardening practices
• Crop production and seasonal farm work
• Soil health and garden maintenance
• Harvest practices
• Farm safety and tool use
• Agriculture within a nonprofit and community setting
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is:
• Dependable and able to commit to at least 10 hours per week
• A good listener who is comfortable following directions and asking questions
• Comfortable working independently and alongside other
• Interested in agriculture, horticulture, environmental stewardship, education, or nonprofit work
• Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work. Able to lift and carry 50lbs.
Schedule:
Start and end dates are flexible and will be determined based on the intern's availability, school requirements, and Eliada's seasonal farm needs.
Skills Required
- Previous farming or gardening experience
- Comfort working with plants or in greenhouses
- Commitment to at least 10 hours per week
- Dependable and able to follow directions
- Ability to work independently and alongside others
- Comfort performing physical, hands-on work
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Interest in agriculture, horticulture, environmental stewardship, education, or nonprofit work
What We Do
Eliada Homes is a non-profit agency founded in 1903 dedicated to helping children succeed by providing a cradle-to-career continuum of services for children and youth annually, including residential care, child development, foster care, and community support.
