Summer Administration & Business Support Intern

Term:
April 26 – August 27, 2027(adjustable based on school schedules)

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week (some overtime may be required)

Compensation: $19–$23 per hour

Buildpractical business experience while supporting agricultural innovation.

Farming Smarter is seeking an organized, service-oriented,and motivated student to join our team as a Summer Administration &Business Support Intern for 2027. Farming Smarter is an independent,producer-driven agricultural research and knowledge transfer organization. This position offers hands-on experience in administration, ag-business, finance,human resources, client service, and research program support.

Working across the organization, the intern will support the Executive Director,Knowledge & Network Team, and research programs. The successful candidate will help keep day-to-day operations organized, provide responsive support toclients and stakeholders, and contribute to efficient systems and successfulprogram delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Executive & Administrative Support

• Aidin scheduling, meeting prep, correspondence, document preparation, filing, andfollow-up support to the Executive Director.
• Prepare agendas, meeting packages, notes, presentations, reports, and other business documents.
• Organizeelectronic and paper records in accordance with established procedures.
• Support internal communications, team coordination, and special projects as assigned.

Operations, Finance & Human Resources Support

• Assist with routine operational processes, purchasing, inventory, office supplies, andvendor coordination.
• Support basic financial administration, including organizing receipts, invoices,expense documentation, purchase records, and data entry.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative workflows, templates, and internal systems.

Research Program Administration

• Provide administrative support to research programs, project leads, and seasonalresearch activities.
• Assist with project files, agreements, timelines, budgets, contact lists, data-entry tasks, and reporting documentation.

Skillsand

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and dependable follow-through.
• Abilityto prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,and Teams.
• Abilityto learn new software, databases, and administrative systems.

Requirements:

• Enrolment in, or completion of, a post-secondary program in Business Administration,Ag-Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Office Administration,Agriculture, Communications or a related field.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract and access to reliable transportation.
• Abilityto attend occasional activities outside regular office hours.

Assets:

• Previous experience in an office, customer service, finance, human resources,agriculture, or non-profit environment.

Why Join Farming Smarter?

Join asupportive, collaborative workplace that values curiosity, practical problem-solving, innovation, and continuous learning.

Gain Broad Business Experience

Developtransferable skills across administration, ag-business, finance, human resources, client service, project coordination, and research program delivery.

Contribute to Meaningful Work

Help an independent, producer-driven organization deliver practical research and knowledge to farmers and agricultural partners.

Build Your Network

Work withproducers, researchers, agronomists, industry representatives, funders, and community partners while learning how an…