St. Lukes Rodale Institute Organic Farm Internship

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St. Lukes Rodale Institute Organic Farm Internship in Pennsylvania – 2018

St. Lukes Rodale Institute Organic Farm Internship: The Rodale Institute is seeking enthusiastic and driven individuals with a positive spirit to apply for an internship at the St. Luke’s Rodale Institute Organic Farm. The farm is a partnership between the Rodale Institute and St. Luke’s Hospital to create an innovative farm-to-institute model. This intern would work with the St. Luke’s Farmers to produce and deliver safe, healthy, organic produce to all seven hospitals in the St. Luke’s Health Network.

Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus located in Easton, PA.

St. Lukes Rodale Institute Organic Farm Internship Responsibilities Could Include:
• Greenhouse tasks
• Field work (planting, harvesting, etc)
• Weed and Pest Management
• Irrigation
• Distribution
• Maintain Organic and GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) records
• Assisting with farm tours and education
• All interns are also expected to choose a project depending on their farm interests and passions

St. Lukes Rodale Institute Organic Farm Internship Candidate Qualifications:
• Previous experience is not required, but encouraged
• Interest in agriculture, food and farming, with a commitment to an organic planet
• Incredibly organized, attentive to detail, with the ability to work independently, multi-task and be a team player
• Able to lift 40 pounds
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions

Interns must be committed to the farm’s success, and in turn, the farm will be committed to the intern’s success. The program strives to help launch interns into a farming (or farm related) career by proving a solid foundation in agriculture and helping interns make connections in the field of agriculture.

St. Lukes Rodale Institute Organic Farm Internship Compensation: Interns will receive housing at Rodale Institute, as well as organic produce from the farm. Interns not receiving college credit are eligible for a $200/week stipend.

Schedule: An ideal candidate for an internship must commit to at least 40 hours/week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Interns will also be expected to help with Sunday watering chores on a rotating basis as needed.

To Apply for a St. Lukes Rodale Institute Organic Farm Internship: Please send a cover letter and resume to Lynn Trizna at Lynn.Trizna@RodaleInstitute.org.

About Rodale Institute: Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach. For seventy years, the Institute has been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing findings with farmers and scientists throughout the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest option for people and the planet.

To learn more about additional internship opportunities at Rodale Institute, please visit rodaleinstitute.org/dig-deeper/work-with-us/.