Seasonal Farm Intern

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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.

Interns fully engage in stewardship tasks for seasonal vegetable production, harvest and delivery.

Interns will develop experience and skills in the following areas of small scale production:

• Seeding, transplant production, planting and maintenance of vegetable crops
• Design, utilization and care of electric fencing
• Small and large equipment and hand tool utilization and maintenance
• Crop water and soil moisture management (sprinkler, drip irrigation, mulching)
• Pest management (monitoring, treating and application of materials and techniques) of weeds, insects, wildlife destruction and diseases
• Harvest, post‑harvest handling and packing of farm products
• CSA, food bank and non‑profit distributions

Internships are conducted in a collaborative environment and include:

• 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.

Seasonal internships are designed for those with an interest in exploring agroecology and regenerative agriculture and engaging in justice‑oriented community development. We welcome people from diverse life paths and stages, all ages (18+) and all skill levels to apply. Prior farming and gardening experience is not required. Additional qualifications include

• Awareness and observation skills to discern needs in a changing environment
• Excellent oral communication skills and attention to closing feedback loops
• Ability to work select evenings and weekends
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Must be able to accomplish the farm work listed above and can work outside in all types of weather. Self‑pacing and ergonomics are encouraged.

• Wage and hours: $13/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,…