The Kindle Farm School

Farm Intern

Number of Positions	1	Hours Per Week	32-40
Start Date	4/1/2013- Flexible	Length	4-6 Months
Pay	$9/hour	Location	Newfane, VT

Top three qualifications for intern:

1.) Ability to interact w/our students and the public in a professional manner
2.) Desire to work in Agriculture / Basic plant knowledge
3.) Self-Motivated

Main Focus:

Sales
Project Management
Public Relations
Sustainability
Green House Management: Propagation, Plant Care, Pest Management
Garden: Water, Weed, Harvest, Sell
Market Stand: Managing Plant/Veggie Sales, Developing harvesting systems & techniques

Position Description:

This internship is for a Farm Intern. The individual will learn many aspects of Greenhouse production and maintenance, plant propagation, pest disease management, garden care, and market sales.

Skills, Attributes, and Knowledge Desired (Bold/Underline All That Apply)

Phone
Independent Work
Team Work
Education/Training
Project Management
Customer Service
Outdoor Skills
Environmental
Knowledge of Science
Works well with others
Work with students

Directions, location, and Public Transportation Available:

The Kindle Farm School is located on Rte 30 right on the border of Newfane & Townshend, VT. Public transportation is not available.

Additional Information/Comments:

This is a Farm Intern within a Special Education School. Applicant will need to be legally employed by the Kindle Farm School which will include fingerprint check and child registry.