The Dickinson College Farm has openings for the summer of 2024!
Application Deadline: March 22nd, 2024
When: The Summer Student Worker position begins in mid to late May and ends Friday, August 30th. Our workdays are 7:30 AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday, with an unpaid, one-hour lunch break.
“Students receive FREE on-campus housing for the duration of their employment at the farm and FREE transportation to and from the farm for work purposes.”
Where: Dickinson College Farm in Boiling Springs (6-minute drive from Carlisle)
What:
“College Farm Summer Student Workers will work alongside apprentices, under the direction of the Crew Leader and Farm Managers, to execute the day-to-day tasks of Organic vegetable production, grass-based livestock husbandry, renewable energy projects, and general farm maintenance. In this role, with enthusiastic participation, Summer Student Workers will gain valuable agricultural and workplace skills that should be transferable and useful to a wide variety of career ambitions.”
“Students employed during the summer will be directly involved with maintaining a wide range of vegetable crops, from planting to harvesting. As you might imagine, this requires working outdoors in a team environment to accomplish the tasks of the day, from CSA and market harvest to weeding, watering and general plant care. Students interested in the challenge of working outside, using their bodies and building callouses from hard work are encouraged to apply!”
Salary: Students are required to work 40 hours per week at $9.60 an hour.
For more information visit the blog: https://blogs.dickinson.edu/farm/employment/
Application can be found here! Summer 2024 Student Farmer Position Description and Application
**Email completed applications to smithro@dickinson.edu**