Next-Gen Farmer Intern
Job Summary
The Next-Gen Farmer Internship Program offers hands-on experience in urban farming and hydroponic systems. Interns will engage in daily crop production, farm operations, and customer-facing activities. This role provides practical knowledge in tech-driven agriculture and supply-chain basics.
Responsibilities
- Manage crop production including seeding and harvesting
- Engage with customers at storefronts and workshops
- Assist in new hydroponic system installations
- Support e-commerce order fulfillment
Required Skills
- Hydroponic systems operation
- Farm automation knowledge
- Crop science fundamentals
- Customer service and communication
- Supply chain basics
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Crop Production: Seeding, transplanting, monitoring, and harvesting across hydroponic systems.
- Customer Engagement: Represent CityFarm at the storefront, events, and workshops.
- Project Participation: Fully participate in new system installations.
- E-Commerce Support: Assist with picking, packing, and dispatching online orders.
Benefits:
- Additional allowance for off-site work.
- Hydroponic system design & operation (NFT, DWC, aeroponics).
- IoT-driven farm automation.
- Crop science fundamentals.
- Production planning & supply-chain basics.
- Customer communication & public engagement.
Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Physical demands: Standing, walking, kneeling, repetitive hand movements (seeding, transplanting, packing).
- Environment: Mix of indoor (controlled-environment grow rooms, nursery, office) and outdoor (greenhouse, site installations). Warm and humid conditions are the norm.
- Hours: 9 am to 6 pm.
- Duration: Minimum 3 months.