Organic Farm Intern

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Maintaining and harvesting produce on Crown Point’s five-acre vegetable farm, which serves a 100-share CSA, the Akron-Canton Food Bank, farmer’s markets and restaurants. Interns can expect to gain the basic skills necessary for eventually managing their own farms and adopting permaculture principles.

Qualifications:

Listens carefully and follows directions. Communicates clearly and effectively, and asks questions when clarity is needed. Multi-tasks and works efficiently. Delegates tasks and supervises others in a professional, courteous manner in what is usually a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment. Helps create a community-focused environment that supports the Crown Point mission and its guiding principles, and promotes a positive, healthy work environment for all farm and CPEC staff. Maintains a valid driver’s license..A strong work ethic, a positive attitude and good sense of humor are essential for this position. Interns must be able to withstand challenging weather conditions; do repetitive, tedious tasks; and be able to “go with the flow,” as plans often change quickly in farming. Good teamwork skills are also essential, including good communication skills and the ability to stay calm, professional, and focused in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

Additional Comments:

Detailed résumé that highlights your qualifications for the internship position. Cover letter that explains why you are interested in the position, and why at Crown Point particularly. Please also include the earliest date at which you would be able to start in the spring, and the latest date until which you could work in the fall.Telephone number(s) and email addresses of three references, of which at least one MUST be a former or current employer/supervisor. Please include a short description of how you know this person (Supervisor from Acme Landscapers, etc.).