Farm Intern 2026 in Plymouth

Full-Time: April 1st – October 31st, At-will Position Summary: Farm Interns assist the Farm Director in the care of the livestock, barns, and gardens and help produce and implement farm-based summer camp and afterschool programming for children ages 4 through 17. Throughout the internship, the farm intern will learn hands-on farm-based skills including but not limited to animal husbandry, rotational grazing practices, herd health monitoring and care, garden planning, garden planting and basic on-farm repairs. Much of the learning for this internship is shaped by preparing farm spaces and farm activities for youth because farm-based education is the guiding purpose of Farm and Wilderness (F&W). Using a beautiful wilderness and farm setting as well as innovative approaches toward teaching, organic farming, and environmental education, the farm interns will become strong leaders by developing deep connections to the land and community.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• The Farm Interns assist the Farm Director in the care of the barns, gardens, animals, and all other farm concerns such as orchards, greenhouse/hoop houses, and equipment; this includes but is not limited to daily farm chores, town runs, assisting with vet visits, seasonal and weekly animal care, garden planting, cleaning, and basic equipment repairs.
• Contributes to the F&W Afterschool Program by preparing educational tools and contributing to curriculum development as needed, as well as co-leading programs at local elementary schools during the school year.
• Leads campers and F&W staff safely through harvests, farm work, and farm-related activities during the summer camp season.
• Leads youth, staff and visitors in farm work individually and co-instructs with the farm team, conservation team, and/or summer camp program teams.
• Assists the Farm Director, Sustainable Resource Director, Conservation Coordinator, and Executive Director with seasonal group maintenance projects such as kybo digging, invasives removal, and planting days as needed.
• Shares cooperative living chores with crew members including cleaning, cooking, and some group maintenance projects.
• Knows and follows all the rules and guidelines of working at F&W as laid out in the F&W Standard Operating Manuals.

Required Qualifications:

• 21+ years of age with a valid driver’s license for driving company vehicles.
• Strong desire to build skills and knowledge related to farming and teaching.
• Interest in place-based education and a desire to work with youth.
• Proactive, both in the tasks of the workday and your own education.
• Flexible, able, and willing to perform a variety of tasks in changing situations.
• Ability to act with integrity with students and staff in various settings.
• Capable of working independently.
• Openness to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must pass reference checks and background screenings, which include sex offender registry check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or working toward one ideally in education and/or farming.
• Experience working on a farm or farm-based setting.
• Professionally mature with conflict resolution skills and problem-solving skills.

Work Conditions:

• Shoulder Seasons (from April to mid-June, and from mid-August to late October). Work shifts consist of 5 days on, 2 days off, 1 weekend day per week is required. Workdays are typically 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM with 1 hour off for lunch around noon.
• Summer Camp Season (from mid-June to mid-August) Work shifts consist of 6 days on, 1 day off. Weekend days off are not guaranteed.

Cooperative Living Accommodations:

• Interns and other seasonal crew share living quarters and kitchen facilities. All community members are expected to be committed to this cooperative living situation and to help with daily cooking, cleaning, and household chores outside of the workday.
• Live in a communal bunkhouse, with heat/electricity, kitchen, indoor plumbing, WIFI, and laundry.
• The use of nicotine, alcohol, and controlled substances is not allowed on camp property.

Salary and Benefits: $480.00 per week, paid bi-weekly, during the camp season interns are paid an additional $96.00 per week to account for the extra day of work. Housing in community, laundry and internet access.

Organizational Summary: Farm & Wilderness Foundation (F&W) is a non-profit, educational organization operating eight summer camp programs for children and teens, a family camp, retreat rentals, and a conservation organization. F&W programs are rich in adventure, community, and a spirit that fosters individual connections with the natural world.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Farm & Wilderness is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment shall be unlawfully denied an employment opportunity for which the employee or applicant is qualified because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected category.