Paid Internship for High School Students

Position Overview:

Gael Roots, a community-based farm in Livingston Manor, is looking for motivated and passionate high school students to join our Farm Internship Program for summer 2025. This opportunity is ideal for students who are interested in agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Through hands-on learning experiences, interns will gain valuable skills in farming, animal husbandry, food production, and sustainability, all while contributing to a positive change in the Livingston Manor community.

Internship Details:

• Students: High School Students from Livingston Manor/Roscoe School District 

• Location: Gael Roots Community Farm, Livingston Manor, NY

• Compensation: $18.00 per hour

• Duration: 8 hours per week over the course of 7 weeks (with a potential break the first two weeks of August)

• Schedule: : Monday and Tuesday mornings roughly 4 hours each day starting June 30th

What the internship may include:

• Farm Work: Assist with planting, weeding, harvesting, and maintaining crops in the garden; farm organization, including setting up the vegetable farmstand; care for animals, including sheep and cows. 

• Hands-On Learning: Participate in agriculture practices, including rotational grazing animals, soil health management, and building out farm infrastructure.

• Community Workshops: Assist with planning and leading community workshops and activities around farming, food sovereignty, and environmental stewardship.

• Educational Outreach: Support Gael Roots’ efforts to engage local youth and adults in hands-on learning, including farm tours, storytelling, and conversations on agriculture, food systems, and ecology of the Catskill Mountains.

• Skills Development: Learn key farming techniques and life skills, from plant ID to soil and field management, and cooking seasonally with harvested produce.

Qualifications:

• High school student from Livingston Manor/Roscoe High Schools

• Interest in agriculture, environmental science, or food systems

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to do physical labor 

• Enthusiasm for community involvement and educational outreach

• Interest in hands-on learning in a farm setting

• Flexibility and openness to working in various weather conditions

Benefits:

• Gain real-world experience in farming 

• Develop life skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive impact on the local community 

Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2025

To Apply, fill out the form below and we will contact you for an interview!

With questions please contact Iris at seeds@gaelrootsfarm.org  

We look forward to your application!

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Gael Roots Community Farm is fiscally sponsored by Catskill Mountainkeeper so internship employment paperwork will be signed with them. This internship program is made possible with the generous support of a grant from the Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation.