Job Type
Part-time Seasonal Internships 2025
Description
Eliada Homes, Inc. is seeking 2-3 Seasonal Farm Interns whose part-time work will directly and indirectly impact the lives and needs of our students, their families, and our community. Eliada Farms was revitalized in 2018 as a return to Eliada’s agricultural roots, with the goal of providing fresh, local produce to children and the greater community. Eliada has offered rewarding, impactful, and meaningful work for over 100 years, making us one of the longest-running nonprofits in the Asheville area and the state of North Carolina.
Position & Qualifications
Food Production Intern
Major Responsibilities:
- Maintain farm garden spaces including the Grow Dome, Hoophouse, & Learning Garden.
- Seed starting, transplanting, watering, and harvesting fruits and vegetables.
- Weeding, pest management, and general farm upkeep.
Qualifications:
- Some knowledge of gardening, agriculture, or equivalent certifications/experience.
- Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and be insured by Eliada’s insurance carriers.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Reliable and consistent transportation.
- Available for approximately 10-15 hours per week.
These unpaid positions will be supervised by the Farm Director. We are primarily seeking individuals available to work weekdays. This is an in-person internship.
Contact:
Submit resume and references to Farm Director: Erica Blumenfeld at eblumenfeld@eliada.org.
OR Apply online at Employment Opportunities – Eliada Homes