Internships

We are seeking interns interested in earning credit while working with and learning from our various programs. Joppa Hill Educational Farm Internship program offers several opportunities for interested candidates to gain experience in agriculture, horticulture, education, marketing, and communications. Interns will be placed in a respective department based on interest, experience, and need. Responsibilities vary, but all interns will be expected to do the responsbilities listed below.

Internships are offered seasonally

Fall: September – December
Spring: January – May
Summer: May – August

Responsibilities

Enthusiastically interact with our visitors on a daily basis
Assist in events at the farm
Collaborate with farm staff and volunteers on various projects as needed
Advance the mission through a variety of educational endeavors on and off the farm campus
Participate in all aspects of the farm programming that aligns with the mission of the farm including educational programs, animal care, high tunnel cut flower growing, farmstand sales, and marketing

Preferred Qualifications

Positive and flexible attitude with co-workers and visitors.
Solution-oriented mindset when faced with challenges.
Demonstrate initiative and display motivation in work.
Can follow directions in assigned tasks and work independently.
Openness to receive supportive praise and constructive feedback and make adjustments with a growth mindset.
Seeking Bachelor’s degree
Experience work with youth and adults in an outdoor setting
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, professional and able to work various hours throughout the week including weekends
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Interest in agritourism, agriculture, education, environmental science and communications

Requirements

Availability weekdays and occasional weekends.
Commitment to work a full season (see above)
Reliable personal transportation.

Physical Working Conditions

Outdoor work environment
Varied weather conditions
Ability to move over uneven terrain
Ability to lift 50 lbs

Compensation

Undergraduate credit (arranged by applicant)

Joppa Hill Educational Farm is committed to fostering a culturally aware learning community that is open to multiple perspectives.

NOTE: Housing and payment are not provided. This is not an employment agreement, and Joppa Hill Educational Farm does not provide compensation, reimbursement, Workers Compensation, or Health Care coverage for this position.

Examples of responsibilities for Specific Internships:

Animal Care:

Participate in the daily care of all farm animals. Assist in feeding, grooming, health maintenance, hoof trimming, etc. Work with volunteers, campers and staff on daily schedules for animal care; maintain animal paddocks by cleaning out manure, old hay and bedding; perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks on farm structures, equipment, and facilities, including fencing, gates, and tools; maintain cleanliness throughout the farm premises; assist with general maintenance tasks, such as painting, cleaning, and organizing farm areas.

Educational Programs:

Lead school field trips and summer camp programs to ages 5-8 yo and 9-12 yo in collaboration with education staff; teach school field trips lessons provided that relate to agricultural education and environmental education; participate in camp duties such as check in-check out of campers; leading hikes, campfires, and special programming for summer campers; support the Operations Manager in summer camp operations; provide support to other educational programs on the farm including horticultural classes, nature walks, and more.

Horticulture:

Assist in planning cut flower production in the high tunnel; plan raised bed vegetable production; seed, grow, and maintain the plantings in the high tunnel; grow and care for vegetables in raised beds; support community garden program; design and assemble bouquets for sale at the farmstand; maintain gardens and plantings around the farm; lead educational programming for pre-k students and summer campers

Events and Marketing:

Acquire and organize images and videos from all the programs at the farm to enhance our social media presence; assist in content creation and management for our marketing; attend events to spread the word of our mission; assist the events coordinator on events at the farm; write weekly blogs, monthly newsletters and plan out future social media posts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Seeking Bachelor’s degree
Experience work with youth and adults in an outdoor setting
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, professional and able to work various hours throughout the week including weekends
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Interest in agritourism, agriculture, education, environmental science and communications

If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please email your resume, cover letter, references, and date available to Sarah Grosvenor, sarah@theeducationalfarm.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting in January 2026.