Farm Education Intern: On-Campus Living & Stipend

Hawthorne Valley; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Educational enrichment opportunities

Job summary

Hawthorne Valley’s Place-Based Learning Center in Ghent, NY seeks a Farm Education Intern for the Visiting Students Program. You will guide children through hands-on farm activities on a biodynamic dairy farm, living on campus in shared housing, with meals provided.

The internship runs January 11, 2027 through June 4, 2027, including two weeks of paid orientation. Interns gain insight into Waldorf education, agriculture, and experiential learning while supporting farm-based education for

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in outdoor settings
• Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible
• Able to live on campus in shared housing
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to work in a kitchen setting with children
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities related to farm, food production, and crafts for groups of 7–9 children
• Share meals with students and teachers in the Dining Hall during visits
• Provide a nurturing, responsive environment for students, teachers, guests, and staff
• Help cook and clean as part of daily program operations
• Share daily and occasional weekend animal care and programming
• Foster an inclusive, safe, welcoming environment for all participants and staff

Skills

Outdoor education

Team player

Kitchen experience

Strong communication

Live on campus

Physical stamina

Job description

Hawthorne Valley’s Place-Based Learning Center in Ghent, NY seeks a Farm Education Intern for the Visiting Students Program. You will guide children through hands-on farm activities on a biodynamic dairy farm, living on campus in shared housing, with meals provided.

The internship runs January 11, 2027 through June 4, 2027, including two weeks of paid orientation. Interns gain insight into Waldorf education, agriculture, and experiential learning while supporting farm-based education for