Position: Farm Hand Intern
Start date: September/October
Compensation: $800 per month
(Housing may be available)
Location: Interns will work
across various farms in Northern Virginia (Waterford, Lovettsville, Hamilton
and Neersville).
Details:
Spring House Farm is one of very
few farms in the area who operate using Holistic Management Principles and
regenerative farming. Livestock are managed to mimic the behaviors of ancient wild
herds in a manner that heals degraded soils, improves ecosystem function, and
builds biodiversity. Seeing these methods in action is a wonderful learning
experience on many fronts.
Responsibilities:
Spring House Farm is a busy
livestock and retail farming operation, requiring flexibility, problem solving
and teamwork skills. Applicants should be prepared to work hard, including but not
limited to the following tasks: working livestock, moving feed, working indoors
and outdoors, operating machinery and vehicles, assisting with repairing
machinery and fencing, and making deliveries. Mechanical aptitude preferred but
not required. Employees will work 5 days per week and have 2 consecutive days
off
Requirements:
Must have a strong work ethic, a
valid driver's license, the ability to lift a 50 pound bag of grain onto your
shoulder unassisted, and be able to follow directions. Its OK if there are things
you don't know how to do but, you must be willing to try! Employees will need
their hands and minds on the job at all times
to ensure safety. We are looking
strictly for people who know when it's time to put the phone away and get down
to business.
How to Apply:
Please send an email to
kerin@springhouse.farm with the subject line "I Love Pigs!" Attach
your resume and in the text section, please provide your contact information
and any pertinent information that is not on your resume.
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