Farm Internship

Eliada Homes, Inc.Eliada Homes, Inc.Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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Posted

8/25/2026

Employment

Intern

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Work style

On-site

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10h/week

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Core responsibilities

Interns will assist with planting, weeding, harvesting, and maintaining garden beds and greenhouses. They will also support farm projects, volunteer workdays, and community educational activities.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have previous farming or gardening experience and be able to commit to at least 10 hours per week. Applicants should be comfortable with physical labor, including the ability to lift and carry 50lbs.

Key skills

Sustainable agricultureHorticultureCrop productionSoil health managementGarden maintenanceHarvestingHand tool operationFarm safetyGreenhouse managementPhysical laborTeamworkCommunication

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About Eliada Homes, Inc.

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Employees

173

Type

Nonprofit

Size

51-200 employees

Eliada's Mission is Helping Children Succeed. We provide a cradle-to-career continuum of services for over 600 children and youth annually. Established in 1903, we have been Helping Children Succeed for over 120 years. Our services include a 5-Star Child Development Center (childcare, pre-k, afterschool, and summer camp), Residential and Day Treatment mental health programs, Intensive In-Home treatment, Equine Therapy, Foster Care, Adoption Services, Agricultural Education, and Workforce-Ready Housing Assistance.

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Job categories

AgricultureEnvironmental & SustainabilitySocial ServicesEducation

Description

Description Eliada is seeking motivated and dependable Farm Interns interested in gaining hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and nonprofit work. Interns will work alongside Eliada staff to maintain the farm and greenhouses while learning practical skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Previous farming or gardening experience is required. We are looking for people who are comfortable working with plants or in greenhouses. What You'll Do: Depending on the season and farm needs, interns may: • Plant, water, weed, maintain, and harvest crops • Prepare garden beds and assist with soil health • Help with farm and garden maintenance • Assist with harvesting produce • Use and maintain basic hand tools safely • Support seasonal farm projects and volunteer workdays • Assist with educational or community activities connected to the farm • Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe What You'll Gain: This internship provides hands-on experience with: • Sustainable farming and gardening practices • Crop production and seasonal farm work • Soil health and garden maintenance • Harvest practices • Farm safety and tool use • Agriculture within a nonprofit and community setting Requirements We are looking for someone who is: • Dependable and able to commit to at least 10 hours per week • A good listener who is comfortable following directions and asking questions • Comfortable working independently and alongside other • Interested in agriculture, horticulture, environmental stewardship, education, or nonprofit work • Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work. Able to lift and carry 50lbs. Schedule: Start and end dates are flexible and will be determined based on the intern's availability, school requirements, and Eliada's seasonal farm needs.

Requirements

  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Horticulture
  • Crop production
  • Soil health management
  • Garden maintenance
  • Harvesting
  • Hand tool operation
  • Farm safety
  • Greenhouse management
  • Physical labor
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

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