Exploratory Agricultural Internship

Do you have an interest in agriculture? Are you passionate about local food systems? Interested in learning about the many behind the scenes operations of an agricultural business?

Morning Glory Farm is looking for an agricultural business intern to join their team! The intern will have a chance to explore the many departments and operations that happen at the farm. A custom work plan will be crafted with the farm CEO, where the intern will have the opportunity to work in different farm departments for two weeks at a time to hone in on their future career and educational goals.

Over the course of the internship, the selected applicant will get to select up to 5 different departments to experience several different career types in one summer experience.  Departments available for the position: Greenhouse, Bakery, Vegetable Farm, Store Sales, Flower Farm, Kitchen, and Post harvest. This position includes a check in with farm CEO Simon Athearn between each departmental assignment and where the applicant will receive a top view experience of running a multi-faceted business.


About the Employer
Morning Glory Farm has been a haven of fresh and sustainable agriculture on Martha's Vineyard since 1975. Morning Glory Farm is committed to ethical farming, using natural fertilizers and minimal pesticides to protect both the land and your health.

The farm grows about 70 acres of vegetables and small fruits, with crops including sweet corn, lettuce, carrots, beets, tomatoes, melons, potatoes, beans, squash, pumpkins, and more. Their herb garden supplies a full assortment of culinary herbs. The farm also includes four acres of cut flowers, and small plantings of strawberries, grapes, peaches, and beach plums.

Details

Start Date: Mid June | flexible

Hours: Full time | 7:30am to 5pm with a lunch break; part time of 24 hours/week considered.

Duration: A commitment of at least 8 weeks is required

Opportunity Open to: High School Students, College students, Young Professionals (20s)

Duties + Responsibilities

  • The daily duties will vary based on the department assignment 

  • Taking direction from the department supervisor

  • Working in a team environment

    Daily work may include light to heavy farm work, the physical handling of materials and produce, inventory reviews, logging efforts and yields and preparing the products for sale. Farm work will involve working outdoors in all conditions for 4 hour shifts. 


Skills + Experience

Required skills:

  • An eagerness to learn 

  • Strong interest in farming, food systems, and the many operations of an agricultural business

  • Adaptable—thrives in a constantly changing work environment

  • Able to take direction, show initiative, and work well in a team as well as independently

  • Must be able to work in a positive team environment

  • Physically able to work in a manual labor job, in the sun and rain: lifting 40-50 lbs on a regular basis and work long hours outdoors, standing, or lifting heavy items (physical demand will vary from department to department)

Bonus points for:

  • Previous farm experience

The ideal candidate is:

  • Curious about a career in agriculture

  • Passionate about food and community

  • Has past experience with manual labor

  • Is eager to learn

Compensation

Compensation: Starting at $17.50 without experience. 

Perks:

  • Exceptional learning opportunities

  • Farm field harvesting of crops in good supply

  • 25% discount on items in the store

This internship will..

Help you develop the following skills:

  • Performing physical farm duties: lifting, dragging, digging, etc.  

  • Farm hand tool use: harvesting, weeding, watering etc. 

  • Inventory management, record keeping

  • Teamwork and group coordination of large tasks

  • Time management

  • Communication

By the end of the program:

The intern will have learned about the behind the scene operations of an agricultural business from farming to sales and everything in between. This will be an enriching opportunity for the intern to explore their interests and uncover their strengths, areas of growth and future goals.

CAMP! Internship Program Requirements

BootCAMP!
CAMP! interns are required to participate in BootCAMP–a weekend of in-person professional development workshops. Topics covered include professionalism, goal setting, skill development, financial wellness, and preparing a professional profile.
Upon completion, interns will receive a certificate of completion. Exemptions may be permitted under exceptional circumstances.

When: Saturday + Sunday | June 21 + 22, 2025

Location: In-person at Slough Farm in Edgartown, MA.
More details coming soon!

Mandatory check-ins
Throughout the program, interns will participate in check-ins with the CAMP team.
This includes an initial onboarding meeting at the beginning of the internship program, a group coaching session, and an end of program check in.

During check-ins, interns will reflect on their personal and professional goals and accomplishments relating to their internship experience.