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Land Management Intern

Sisters of the Humility of Mary
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The mission of the Villa Maria Community Center Land Management Internship Program is to provide students majoring in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Biology, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Living, and related programs, with an opportunity to learn about underlying causes of and possible solutions for current environmental issues. 

Internship Description

The Department of Land Management at the Villa Maria Community Center is currently seeking a responsible individual to support our ministry and services. The intern will work with the Director of Land Management to develop a substantive project that meets the organizations needs and the intern’s interests. 

The intern will be in a mentoring relationship and will report to the Director of Land Management. Together they will complete an evaluation of student performance for the student’s education institution upon the completion of the internship.  This is a paid internship;  the intern will receive one meal/day and is able to receive course credit once approved by their faculty advisor.

Duties/Skills Needed

  • Interest in sustainable agriculture and land systems
  • Assist with routine farm tasks
  • Soil Management and preparation – nutrient amendments
  • Planting seeds and seedlings or bedding plants
  • Weeding – hand-hoeing, cultivating, etc.
  • Transplanting
  • Harvesting, preparing food for distribution or marketing
  • Possible assistance with Farm Based Environmental education
  • Greenhouse work depending on season:  planting, transplanting, working with organic fertilization systems
  • Possible assistance with special events such as Farm Tours and various workshops related to organics

Desired Qualities

  • Highly motivated
  • Team Player
  • Timely
  • Dedication to the preservation of local environment
  • Commitment to sustainability

Benefits for Student

  • Understand goals and concepts of sustainable agriculture
  • Understand food production processes
  • Experience and learn strategies and practices of  organic farming
  • Learn about natural resources management
  • Hands on experience in environmental agriculture systems
  • Contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture and environmental systems
  • Learn organic gardening techniques

If interested, please e-mail resume to the human resources department at tiwanejko@humilityofmary.org

Or Mail to:

Human Resources Department

PO Box 711

Villa Maria, PA  16155

Please visit our website at http://www.humilityofmary.org/villa-farm.html.