Internships
Martha’s Community Farm hosts an array of internships for high school and college students. Read our internship descriptions and apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!
About our internships
Our farm is open to high school and college student interns during the spring, summer, and fall. Interns can work part-time, or full-time, depending on availability. Our program offers students the ability to tailor internships to their specific interests, so interns can explore a variety of specialized topics under the guidance of our staff.
Note: We are not able to provide any monetary compensation for interns, but can work with you to secure funding from your institution. When available, paid internships at Martha’s Community Farm are offered through partner organizations, to see currently available paid internships, click here.
Sustainable Agriculture Intern
Agricultural interns will work alongside the farm staff to produce food for the food pantry. Ideal for students interested in food security and regenerative farming.
Responsibilities
Assist with farming tasks
Crop planning
Field preparation
Planting, weeding, harvesting
Pest prevention
Building compost
Preparing produce for distribution
Infrastructure, equipment and tool repair and maintenance
Engage in solutions for for insecurity and unsustainable agriculture systems
Requirements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Ability to work on feet for most of the day
Community Engagement Intern
This internship focuses on community engagement, event coordination, and public outreach. It is well‑suited for students interested in nonprofit work, community development, or event management.
Responsibilities
Assess current Farm strategies relating to community engagement and events
Assist in planning and facilitating workshops related to food, sustainability, and community learning
Support the coordination of a speaker series
Help lead volunteer events and engage with community participants
Represent the Farm at festivals and community gatherings
Student Value
Interns develop leadership, communication, and event‑planning skills while contributing to community‑focused programming.
Artist in Residence
This internship invites creative students to develop an original artistic project inspired by the Farm’s environment, values, and community. It is ideal for students in fine arts, design, or related fields.
Responsibilities
Brainstorm artistic concepts that enhance the Farm’s visual environment
Draw inspiration from the Farm’s landscape, mission, and community stories
Select a signature project, develop a project plan, and execute the final work
Potential project areas include but are not limited to:
Indoor or outdoor murals
Garden signage
Sculpture installations
Indoor gallery pieces
Collaborate with the social media team to document the creative process
Contribute a small piece to the Farm’s seasonal zine
Explore themes such as sustainability, food sovereignty, community, and social justice through art
Student Value
Interns complete a major portfolio piece, gain experience in public art, and leave a lasting contribution to the farm.
Environmental Education Intern
This internship is designed for students interested in education, environmental studies, curriculum development, or community outreach. Interns will help enhance the Farm’s role as an educational resource to volunteers and the broader community.
Responsibilities
Research effective educational materials for adult volunteers and student groups
Assess Farm’s current educational programming and opportunities to suggest improvements
Develop accessible, engaging educational resources across a range of topics
Create materials related to:
Sustainability
Culturally relevant foods
Food sovereignty and justice
Regenerative agriculture
Watershed stewardship
Native plants and pollinators
Wildlife and ecosystem health
Composting
Additional environmental and agricultural themes
Student Value
Interns gain experience in curriculum design, environmental education, and community‑based learning.
Social Media and Content Creation Intern
This internship offers students the opportunity to contribute to the Farm’s digital presence through strategic content development and data‑driven insights. Ideal for students interested in marketing, communications, or digital media.
Responsibilities:
Develop and propose creative content ideas that highlight Farm initiatives
Evaluate current social media strategies and recommend evidence‑based improvements
Produce short‑form content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
Monitor emerging social media trends and identify opportunities for adaptation
Pitch and outline a cohesive social media series
Conduct research on audience engagement and platform analytics
Identify and organize potential collaboration opportunities with partners and influencers
Support expansion into additional platforms, including LinkedIn, X, and livestream channels
Provide feedback and coaching to on‑camera talent to enhance delivery and engagement
Student Value
Participants gain hands‑on experience in digital strategy, analytics, and content creation while building a professional portfolio
Visual Storytelling Intern
This internship is designed for students passionate about filmmaking, documentary production, and visual storytelling. Interns will have the opportunity to create an original film project centered on the Farm.
Responsibilities:
Capture high‑quality video footage that documents Farm activities and stories
Produce a mini‑documentary on a Farm‑related topic of personal interest
Develop storyboards and participate in structured creative planning
Optionally submit the completed film to a local film festival
Coordinate and host a public screening of the documentary at the Farm
Student Value
Interns will complete a polished film suitable for portfolios, gain experience in production planning, and engage in community‑centered storytelling.
Media and Writing Intern
This internship provides students with practical experience in reporting, writing, and media outreach. It is well‑suited for students pursuing journalism, communications, or public relations.
Responsibilities
Assist in building relationships with local agencies, reporters, and publications
Produce one or more written pieces of content for newsletters, blog, or other format that highlights Farm programs, people, and initiatives
Capture photographs to accompany written pieces
Assist in developing, designing, and publishing an issue of a Community Farm Zine
Student Value Interns gain professional writing samples, media experience, and opportunities to publish work across multiple platforms.
Landscaping Intern
This internship is designed for students interested in landscape management and design. Students will work with the facilities team, growing team, and engagement team to develop a strategic landscaping design that both enhances the on-farm experience and contributes to the native ecosystem the farm has created. Students will also take on general landscaping responsibilities from the maintenance of existing native vegetation to lawn upkeep. This internship is flexible and can be tailored to the needs of the student.
Responsibilities
Student will develop a creative landscaping design for a specific area of the farm under the guidance of farm staff through a step-by-step process:
1) Identify an area of the farm that is in need of improvement
2) Develop a design for the identified area
3) Present a material list and budget to the farm staff
Assistance with planting, mulching, weeding of native plants in existing garden beds around the property
Assistance with lawn upkeep (ex. weed whacking, mowing)
Upkeep of landscaping tools
Student Value Students will gain hands on professional landscaping experience as well as learn how to design, plan, and propose a creative landscaping design.
Submit an Application!
Currently Available Paid Internships Through Partner Organizations:
Martha’s Community Farm will be a 2026 site for the MontcoWorks Now Summer RISE Internship. For more details and to see if applications are being accepting, visit the MontcoWorks Now website here.
Martha’s Community Farm will be a 2026 host site for the Trellis for Tomorrow Grow Internship. Applications are due on 3/31 apply and learn more on the Trellis for Tomorrow website here.