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Farm Apprentice

Seminary Hill Farm

Date Posted November 20, 2018
Location Delaware, OH
Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
Job type Internship/Apprentice

Company description

Seminary Hill Farm was founded by the Methodist Theological School in Ohio in 2013.

Job description

Seminary Hill Farm

Apprentice Program

March 4, 2019- November 15, 2019

Start and end dates are somewhat flexible

Seminary Hill Farm is a market style farm in greater Columbus, Ohio located on the campus of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. We currently grow for our campus dining hall, CSA, and local farmers markets. We grow in two passive solar hoop houses, 13 caterpillar tunnels and 10 acres of field production.

Apprentices will participate in all of the aspects of day to day farm work including but not limited to:

Weeding
Harvesting
Washing/Packing
Seeding
Watering
Tractor Work
Drip Irrigation
Transplanting
CSA Distribution
Farmers Market

Basic Qualifications:

High school education, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well with others.
Ability to receive and follow instructions.
Mindful of the safety of self and others.

Apprentices will receive a weekly stipend, housing, and food as outlined below:

$185 per week stipend and an additional $25 per week bonus to be paid at the conclusion of the season (bonus only applicable if the season is completed)
On-campus studio or one-bedroom apartment (includes utilities, internet and cable, taxes apply)
Free meals from the dining hall, when it is in operation (lunch), and a free CSA share during the course of the CSA.

Physical Requirements:

Apprentices can expect to work 40-50 hours per week with some weekends and evening hours required.

These apprenticeships require an individual to be able to work long days, lift 50+lbs. and be able to kneel, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.

More information can be found at our website Seminaryhillfarm.org or on our Facebook page facebook.com/seminaryhillfarm

Compensation

this position is: stipend / non-monetary compensation

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