Pennypack Farm & Education Center is a non-profit, 350-member CSA in Horsham PA, just minutes away from northwest Philadelphia. We are seeking 3 interns for the 2012 season. Our internship program is designed for college students who are interested in sustainable agriculture. Many of you will be pursuing degrees in environmental science, horticulture and related fields. However, others of you will be musicians, writers, artists….the commonality is a commitment to fresh local, organically grown food and healthy living.

In this internship, you will come to appreciate:

·         We require that you have housing in our area and reliable transportation to the farm.

·         Your hours will vary…some days begin at 6:30am and other days begin at 8am.

·         Interns are expected to work 40 hours a week for 14 weeks depending on your college schedule, usually mid-May to late-August.  1 or 2 weeks of vacation may be scheduled in advance.

·         The internship stipend is $2,000 for the summer, plus workman’s compensation.

·         You must be physically fit, able to lift 50 pounds, and able to work under adverse conditions such as rain, heat, humidity, and cold.

·         You will participate in our cooperative lunches: cooking, washing up and eating delicious, fresh, local food. (We can accommodate dietary restrictions)

Interviews will be conducted in March. Please submit a writing sample addressing the following questions to Raina Ainslie: education@pennypackfarm.org by February 1^st 2012.

 

Name, your local address, your school address, email, phone number

Name of college/university:

Expected month and year of graduation:

Major/minor:

1.       Why has sustainable agriculture piqued your interest?

2.       Have you been involved with Pennypack Farm before? If yes, please elaborate.

3.       We offer internships that encompass 3 areas: farming, children’s education and nonprofit marketing/development and administration. If you could design your internship, how would you want to divide your time and why?

4.       Tell us about any relevant previous experience.

5.       There are many visitors and children on the farm most of the summer. Would you describe yourself as a “people person”? Why or why not?

6.       How do you see spending a summer at Pennypack Farm affecting your future?

7.       Anything more that we should know?