*Applications for 2025 will open soon*
Internships support our farm, and we aim to support our interns by providing an immersive, real-world experience.
See below for a list of internship opportunities this season. You are welcome to apply to each opportunity that appeals to you. Please note that each internship may require its own application materials. Candidates who do not meet the recommended requirements are still encouraged to apply.
- Native Plants Program Internship
- Farm Stand & Retail Management Internship
Internships at Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center are for academic credit only.
Please contact education@hilltophanoverfarm.org with any questions.
Native Plants Program Internship
Our Natives Plant Program interns will work with with our team to learn all aspects of native plant care. Interns will gain hands-on experience with wild seed collection, plant propagation, cultivation, nursery production, seed cleaning, and ecological landscaping and come away with an understanding of the importance of fostering biodiversity in an agricultural setting.Farm Stand & Retail Management Internship
Our Farm Stand is open Thursday-Sunday during the season and welcomes a plethora of shoppers each day. Our Farm Stand & Retail Management Intern is a person who loves meeting new people, engaging shoppers in the practices of the farm, and can remain detail oriented while working in a public-facing position. In addition to interacting with customers, interns will be trained on our point of sale system, assist with taking inventory, create displays, and provide support to our Food Donations Program. When not staffing the Farm Stand, interns may work alongside our crew in the field, helping to harvest, weed, or work on other farm-related tasks.Available May-November.