Common Ground, New Haven Ecology Project · 22 hours ago
FARM INTERN
New Haven, CT, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.94/hr - $16.94/hrCommon Ground is a non-profit urban farm and environmental education center in New Haven, CT. The Farm Internship for Emerging Urban Farmers aims to support aspiring farmers by providing hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and food justice, while engaging with the local community.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Specific farm tasks may include planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, preparing for farm share (our Community Supported Agriculture program which serves 50+ New Haven residents with sliding scale weekly food shares) and markets, keeping crop records, caring for farm animals, processing food waste for our midscale aerated static pile composting system, and a variety of other tasks
Interns will have embedded rotations through programmatic responsibilities like farm stands, compost production, and animal chores
There will be field trips to learn from other farms and about food justice work going on in the New Haven area
Interns are expected to teach or lead a conversation with the crew on a topic of their choice
There are opportunities for additional hours doing weekend farm work, staffing our farm stands, or continuing past the end date
Qualification
Required
A strong interest in deepening farming + food systems knowledge + skills with a focus on food justice
Willingness + ability to work hard, physically in all weather: be able to lift 25+ lbs and kneel/crouch for extended periods of time
Comes prepared and is adaptable to the ever changing priorities of the farm
Good communication + interpersonal skills with people of all ages and a good sense of humor
Ability to learn, to ask questions, + also take initiative, to work both with + without direct supervision
Demonstrated commitment, reliability, punctuality, + responsible behavior
Uphold the safety procedures and precautions to keep ourselves and community safe
18 years or older
Preferred
Previous garden experience is not necessary although welcomed
Benefits
Weekly farm produce
Company
Common Ground, New Haven Ecology Project
Common Ground’s mission is invite people across ages and identities to connect to their urban environment, build community, grow into their full potential, and contribute to a just and sustainable world.
Founded in 1991
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase