{"id":10950,"date":"2026-02-05T08:54:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/farm\/?page_id=10950"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:08:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:08:22","slug":"summer-internship-with-farm-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/farm\/summer-internship-with-farm-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Internship with Farm Works!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are no longer accepting applications for the upcoming 2026 summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check back for academic school year position openings starting in the fall 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n

A unique summer opportunity for students interested in food studies, culinary arts, business management, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Position Overview:  <\/strong>The Farm Works Summer Intern will work as a member of a team with the Farm Works Kitchen Manager, College Farm Program Outreach Coordinator, and Director of the College Farm to support summer store operations, food prep, new product development, food preservation, as well as assist with campus-based or farm food production as time permits. This position will afford a student the unique opportunity to gain hands-on mentorship in culinary arts, retail business management, farm-to-table event support, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, the summer intern will gain valuable and transferable skills that are applicable to a wide variety of career paths.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Summer Farm Works Intern position begins in mid to late May and ends Friday, August 28th<\/sup>. The work week will range from 35-40 hours. Unless otherwise scheduled, workdays start at 7:30 AM and end at 4:30PM Monday through Friday plus an unpaid one-hour lunch break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Compensation Package:<\/strong> The student intern will receive $10\/hr; free on-campus housing; discounted access to retail farm products; and free access to any \u201cup-for-grabs\u201d items at the store, kitchen, or on the farm.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Commitment to Student Intern Development: <\/strong>We endeavor to provide varied opportunities for personal and career development. This includes:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Opportunities to develop new product ideas with technical and advisory support from College Farm and Farm Works staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Occasional field trips to respected, local enterprises during the paid work week. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Optional social visits or educational visits to other farms or businesses during evening\/weekend hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Engagement in farm-based community educational outreach events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Access to optional relevant readings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Personal mentorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Networking and connections for future employment opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Farm Works Culture: <\/strong>Success in any business is dependent on organization, efficient workflow, consistent communication, and diligence from all participants. The Farm Works team loves the work that they do and the process of putting ideas into motion. This requires constantly pushing themselves to be effectual, smarter, and coordinated. As such, the Farm Works team sets ambitious goals for projects and tasks to be accomplished over the summer. \u201cMany hands make light work\u201d, and we place great emphasis on teamwork.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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