Farm Intern (Part-Time, Paid Internship – Up to 3 Months) at Cooperative for Human Services

North Reading, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

21.5

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Garden Maintenance, Activity Implementation, Communication, Teamwork, Reliability, Professionalism, Punctuality, Safety Protocols, Inventory Maintenance

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description About the Role We are seeking a Farm Intern to support daily operations at our farm and help create a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for visitors and program participants. This is a hands-on, part-time paid internship designed for individuals interested in working with plants, animals, and people in a supportive, mission-driven setting. The Farm Intern will assist with animal care, garden maintenance, activity implementation, and general farm operations while upholding our organization’s values and commitment to person-centered, inclusive environments. This role is ideal for students or early-career candidates interested in agriculture, environmental work, human services, animal care, or experiential education. What You’ll Do Support daily care of animals and gardens (feeding, monitoring animal health, weeding, planting, harvesting) Help maintain farm grounds and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment Assist with group activities and programming for participants with varying needs and abilities Collaborate with staff and managers to suggest and support activity ideas Help maintain inventory of activity and farm-related supplies Participate in special programming and events (e.g., small animal visits, barbecues, cooking activities) Communicate professionally with participants, families/guardians, staff, and visitors Uphold safety protocols, confidentiality standards, and organizational policies Serve as a positive role model in conduct, professionalism, and reliability Requirements What We’re Looking For Interest in working with plants, animals, and people Comfort working outdoors in most weather conditions Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Reliability, professionalism, and punctuality Ability to follow safety protocols and organizational guidelines Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus (not required) Previous outdoor, farm, or animal care experience is a plus Working Conditions Primarily outdoor, hands-on farm work in varying weather conditions Some work may occur in office settings, program spaces, or community locations Combination of standing, walking, bending, and light lifting Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 25 lbs Ability to stand, walk, and perform light physical labor throughout the shift Why Join Us? Gain real-world experience in a mission-driven organization Build hands-on skills in agriculture, animal care, and community-based programming Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment Make a meaningful impact in the lives of others

Responsibilities

The Farm Intern will support daily animal care and garden maintenance, including feeding, monitoring health, weeding, planting, and harvesting. This role also involves assisting with group activities and programming for participants while maintaining farm grounds and upholding organizational policies.