Horticulture & Consumables Intern

Babylon Micro-Farms has developed an IoT enabled on-demand farming service that remotely manages on-site indoor farms.  The company’s farming modules and platform make sustainable indoor farming accessible to a much broader market than is currently possible, and greatly improve quality, reduce waste, and save money for its customers.  Babylon is a high growth, early-stage company based in Richmond, VA.

Horticulture & Consumables Intern Overview

The Horticulture & Consumables Intern is responsible for preparing the seed and supply orders that ship to Babylon's fleet of farms. Safe, accurate packaging and correctly seeded trays are the first step to a successful harvest. You'll also pitch in on general farm upkeep and research support as needed. Flexible scheduling around class hours; on-site during business hours.  This is an on-site role

Consumables & Order Fulfillment 

- Review and prepare weekly seed orders

- Safely prepare and vacuum seal seed packs (we'll train you)

- Track seed and supply inventory; complete material counts and flag low stock for reorder

Seeding & Farm Support 

- Sow seeds with proper labels and correct densities; transplant seedlings at the right growth stage

- Follow food safety procedures when handling seed and crops

- Harvest and weigh crops; wash and store trays

- Keep area clean, stocked, and organized

- Collect trial data and photographic documentation on schedule

- Enter and organize data in Google Sheets/Excel; note anomalies and deviations

Minimum Qualifications

- Keen attention to detail and a stickler for safety and cleanliness

- Ability to follow written SOPs precisely and work independently

- Comfortable with Google Sheets/Excel and learning new software

- Positive attitude, easy to work with

Preferred Qualifications

- Pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Environmental Science, or a related field

- Interest in sustainability, agriculture, or controlled environment growing

- Familiarity with food safety or quality control procedures

Physical Requirements

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, standing and walking for extended periods

- Comfortable wearing protective equipment (gloves, booties, etc.)

Pay/Benefits

- $15 - $17/hr (Up to 20 hours per week) 

- Flexible schedule around class schedule 

- Fresh produce (leafy greens and herbs) to take

Babylon is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, and reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. If you require an accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact HR at info@babylonmicrofarms.com or call us at (877) 589-2885.