Summer Vegetable Production Intern

Position Details Position Information Posting Number Stu470P Working Title Summer Vegetable Production Intern FLSA Non-Exempt Student Pay Level G Advertised Pay Rate 13.00 Position Status Regular Student Employment Department Student Emp Institute for Environ Studies Job Summary/Basic Function The Tabler Farm Summer Internship is designed for college students seeking a hands-on, professional development experience rooted in agriculture and food security. Students will gain skills and experience working in a team environment, professional development, job performance, manual labor, sustainable food production, and a deeper connection to the food system. The primary work expectation of this position will be vegetable production on Tabler Student Farm 1-acre vegetable plot and includes seeding and transplanting, bed preparation, pest management, harvest and packing, and vending at our farmer's markets. Willingness to execute manual labor duties in a range of outdoor environmental conditions is essential to this position.No previous farming experience required. Minimum QualificationsEnrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Shepherd University.Degree-seeking student.Must have reliable transportation. The site is located 2 miles off of main campus. Preferred Qualifications Preferred applicants have experience working outside, worked or volunteered on a vegetable farm, experience with vegetable gardening, and/or taken ENVS 340 or ENVS 350 Posting Date 04/20/2026 Close Date 05/31/2026 Special Instructions Summary Job Duties