Paid Student Internship - Assistant Farm Worker

Young World Physical Education; Chino Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 17,900 - 25,494; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Chino Valley, Arizona, is offering a Paid Student Internship as an Assistant Farm Worker. The position requires up to 10 hours per week with a starting salary of $15.75 per hour. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in an AgriScience program. Key responsibilities include maintaining the Cooper Ag Center, ensuring safety on-site, and performing various farming duties.

The ideal intern will have good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Must be able to obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Continuously follows safety procedures & utilizes personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge and related experience with farming & heavy machinery desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety procedures are followed and personal protective equipment is utilized.
• Property weed control.
• Watering fields.
• Fertilize fields.
• Planting fields.
• Livestock care and feeding.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Physical capabilities to operate heavy machinery

Education

Completed or enrolled in 3rd year of AgriScience program at CVHS

OSHA-10 Agriculture certification

Job description

Paid Student Internship – Assistant Farm Worker

Chino Valley USD 51 Chino Valley High School - Chino Valley, Arizona

Job Details

• Job ID: 5720457
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is a paid student internship for 10 hours per week with no benefits. Must submit a resume with your application to be considered.

REPORTS TO

• AgriScience Instructor / Farm Manager
• FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting excellence and competence, teamwork, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.

POSITION SUMMARY

• This position involves maintaining the Cooper Ag Center and farm directly supervised by the Cooper Ag Farm Manager. This is a 6‑month job.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safety procedures are followed and personal protective equipment is utilized.
• Property weed control.
• Watering fields.
• Fertilize fields.
• Planting fields.
• Baling fields.
• Livestock care and feeding.
• Security of the premises while working.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Keeping roads maintained.
• Fencing maintained.
• Small pivot repair.
• Cleaning up debris or other things that would tarnish the look of the Cooper Ag Center.
• Putting lists together of items needed and giving to the Farm Manager.
• Student Assistant will not cut nor mow the farm fields.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following detailed safety precautions.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Must be able to obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Osha-10 Agriculture certification.
• Continuously follows safety procedures & utilizes personal protective equipment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills; listening, following directions, and speaking.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. is required.
• Physical capabilities to operate heavy machinery and conduct continuous manual labor.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Completed or enrolled in 3rd year of AgriScience program at CVHS.
• Knowledge and related experience with farming & heavy machinery desired.
• OSHA-10 Agriculture certification (duplicate).
• Active CVHS FFA Chapter Member with participation in Career & Leadership Development Events.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work Environment involves no physical risks or hazardous conditions.
• Work environment involves slight physical risks that require basic safety precautions (safety glasses, lab coats, rubber gloves, etc.).
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following detailed safety precautions (such as wearing respirators, handling hazardous materials, and working with industrial machinery).

GENERAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.75 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• None assigned
• Email: [e-mail]