Raleigh City Farm Internships

Raleigh City Farm has farm management internships available that offer the opportunity to gain experience and diverse skills in sustainable, regenerative agriculture at a nonprofit urban farm.

At Raleigh City Farm we know that to grow nutritious food you first have to grow healthy soil and healthy farmers. We are dedicated to sharing our knowledge with her community and cultivating the next generation of farmers.

FARM MANAGEMENT:

Working directly with the Farm Managers, Maria Williford and Colleen Yeager, in all aspects of the farm including:

• Seeding and planting

• Cultivation

• Integrated pest management

• Irrigation

• Harvest and post-harvest handling

• Quality control

• Sales and distribution

• Supporting group volunteer workdays

• Overall site maintenance

REQUIREMENTS:

• ~20  hours per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Ability to receive positive direction and constructive criticism

• Organization and time management skills

• Solid communication skills

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: 

• Safely lifting and carrying items weighing more than 50 lbs. and operating farm equipment including wheelbarrows, pitch forks, other 

• Exposure to auto emission  and environmental allergens; please note any food/other allergies/health limitations

COMPENSATION:

• We offer a $1,000 stipend for the internship season; internship may also be eligible for course credit. Seed funding was generously provided by the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation and Fund.

Seasonal Internship Dates

Our exact start and completion dates vary from year-to-year. The commitment is 15 weeks within the months, as follows:

• Spring: January - May

• Summer: May - August

• Fall: August - December

*Apply early for the Summer as this is our most sought after season.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To Apply:

Send your resume to colleen@raleighcityfarm.org and tell us why this position excites you and what you hope to accomplish. Please note which semester (Spring, Summer, Fall) you’re applying for.