Seminary Hill Farm has filled all internship positions for the 2025 growing season. We will begin active review of 2026 applications in the fall of 2025. Early applications are encouraged.
Seminary Hill Farm Seasonal Internships
About Seminary Hill Farm: Seminary Hill Farm is integral to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, 30 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware. We grow food for our campus dining hall, our community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, non-profit partners, and food banks. The farm has capacity for ten acres of production with a greenhouse, high tunnels, and caterpillar tunnels in addition to fields and is being managed with organic practices.
Seminary Hill Farm is continuously evolving as we continue to learn about how vibrant ecosystems function. By mimicking nature, we tap into cycles that maintain the biodiversity, resilience, and integrity of soils. We seek to minimize off-farm inputs by utilizing more on-farm resources, considering soil health at the forefront of decisions. Seminary Hill Farm is a reflection of MTSO’s commitment to a just, sustainable and generative world.
Farm intern overview: Interns fully engage in stewardship tasks for seasonal vegetable production, harvest and delivery. Prior farming and gardening experience not required. Farm tasks include
- Seeding, seedling and transplant production, planting and maintenance of fruit and vegetable crops
- Harvest, post-harvest handling and packing of farm products
- CSA, food bank and non-profit distributions
- Small and large equipment and hand tool utilization and maintenance
- Crop water and soil moisture management (sprinkler, drip irrigation, mulching)
- Pest management (monitoring, treating and application of materials and techniques) of weeds, insects, wildlife destruction and diseases.
Who can apply: The intern experience is designed for those with an interest in exploring agroecology and regenerative agriculture and engaging in justice-oriented community development. We welcome people from diverse life paths and stages, all ages (18+) and all skill levels to apply.
Seminary Hill Farm internship environment: Internships are conducted in a collaborative environment and include:
- Team-advised decision-making
- Directing, teaching, and learning to and from each other and visiting volunteers
- Incorporating life skills into self-designed land-based independent projects
- Participating in extension opportunities such as regional farm tours, on-site guest lectures, and self-care activities
- Communal lunch featuring Seminary Hill Farm produce is an important part of the farm day, allowing additional interaction with our permanent farm team, volunteers and guests.
- Participating in marketing, communication, and community building aspects of the farm.
- Engaging with MTSO’s land stewardship initiative in prairie development, invasive species removal, and pond/stream management.
Compensation package:
- Wage and hours: interns will work 40-hour weeks ($13/hour, no overtime) while participating in all aspects of day-to-day farm work.
- Food: Interns will have lunch at the dining hall (when open) and a free CSA share.
- Housing: On-campus studio apartments are provided furnished with a bed and table.
- Academic credit: Interns who are also students can receive academic credit through approval and process of their home institutions.
- Campus Amenities: Interns are able to utilize the Dickhaut Library and participate in campus student activities and events.
Physical requirements: Must be able to accomplish the farm work listed above and have the ability to work outside in all types of weather. Self-pacing and ergonomics are encouraged.
Schedule: Internships span March through mid-November annually. We are currently hiring for three sessions (below). Please indicate your desired session in your application. Part-time positions are possible (without housing).
- Spring: March 3-May 9 (10 weeks)
- Summer: May 19-Aug. 15 (13 weeks)
- Fall: Sept. 8-Nov. 14 (10 weeks)
Supervisor: Farm Liaison
FLSA status: Full-time, seasonal, hourly
Application deadline for 2025: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. To apply, email resume and cover letter to Erin Wiggins: ewiggins@mtso.edu. Letters of recommendation are not required but can be helpful in your application.
If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact Laura Ann Bergman, SHF Liaison at 740-409-1881 or seminaryhillfarm@mtso.edu.
Methodist Theological School in Ohio does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy and parenting status, creed or any other protected class, or other non‐merit reasons. See our notice of nondiscrimination. Learn more here: Notice of Nondiscrimination | MTSO.
Local Food Systems Internship
The local food systems internship has been filled for 2025. It will be offered again from March to November 2026.
About Seminary Hill Farm: Seminary Hill Farm is integral to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, 30 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware. We grow food for our campus dining hall, our community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, non-profit partners, and food banks. The farm has capacity for ten acres of production with a greenhouse, high tunnels, and caterpillar tunnels in addition to fields and is being managed with organic practices.
Seminary Hill Farm is continuously evolving as we continue to learn about how vibrant ecosystems function. By mimicking nature, we tap into cycles that maintain the biodiversity, resilience, and integrity of soils. We seek to minimize off-farm inputs by utilizing more on-farm resources, considering soil health at the forefront of decisions. Seminary Hill Farm is a reflection of MTSO’s commitment to a just, sustainable and generative world.
Local Food System Internship overview: This is a full season internship from March-November 2026 designed to provide hands-on experience in coordinating a 60-share Community Supported Agriculture operation and assisting with farm experiential education. Responsibilities include:
- Lead and coordinate produce, herb and flower harvests on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Organize food demonstrations at the CSA distribution twice a month.
- Prepare CSA and food pantry distributions including leading barn and vehicle organization.
- Contribute to the weekly Fresh Sheet CSA newsletter.
- Collaborate on design, planning and facilitation of engagement experiences for children and youth during the Seminary Hill Farm distribution and with visiting groups.
In addition, this position will engage in vegetable production tasks: cultivating, watering, mulching in all production areas as needed.
Seminary Hill Farm internship environment: Internships are conducted in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, including:
- Learning to and from each other, including fellow team members, visitors and volunteers
- Incorporating life skills into self-designed independent projects
- Participating in extension opportunities such as regional farm tours, on-site guest lectures, and self-care activities
- Communal lunch during the summer season featuring Seminary Hill Farm produce is an important part of the farm day, allowing additional interaction with our permanent farm team, our chef/farmers, and a range of guests
- Participating in marketing, communication, and community building aspects of the farm
- Engaging with MTSO’s land stewardship initiative in prairie development, invasive species removal, and pond/stream management
Qualifications:
- Leadership capacity
- Ability to continually adapt in a changing environment
- Minimum age of 18 with a valid driver’s license
- Ability to drive a cargo van
- Ability to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings and occasional weekends
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with children and youth a plus.
Compensation package:
- Wage and hours: interns will work 40-hour weeks ($13/hour, no overtime) while participating in all aspects of day-to-day farm work.
- Food: Interns will have lunch at the dining hall (when open) and a free CSA share.
- Housing: On-campus studio apartments are provided furnished with a bed and table.
- Academic credit: Interns who are also students can receive academic credit through approval and process of their home institutions.
- Campus Amenities: Interns are able to utilize the Dickhaut Library and participate in campus student activities and events.
Physical requirements: Must be able to accomplish the farm work listed above and have the ability to work outside in all types of weather. Self-pacing and ergonomics are encouraged.
Schedule: This position is full-time, seasonal from March to November.
Supervisor: Farm Liaison
FLSA status: Full-time, seasonal, hourly
Application deadline for 2026: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. To apply, email resume and cover letter to Erin Wiggins: ewiggins@mtso.edu. Letters of recommendation are not required but can be helpful in your application.
If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact Laura Ann Bergman, SHF Liaison at 740-409-1881 or seminaryhillfarm@mtso.edu.
Methodist Theological School in Ohio does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy and parenting status, creed or any other protected class, or other non‐merit reasons. See our notice of nondiscrimination. Learn more here: Notice of Nondiscrimination | MTSO.
Agroecology Internship
The agroecology internship has been filled for 2025. It will be offered again from March to November 2026.
About Seminary Hill Farm: Seminary Hill Farm is integral to the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, 30 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware. We grow food for our campus dining hall, our community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, non-profit partners, and food banks. The farm has capacity for ten acres of production with a greenhouse, high tunnels, and caterpillar tunnels in addition to fields and is being managed with organic practices.
Seminary Hill Farm is continuously evolving as we continue to learn about how vibrant ecosystems function. By mimicking nature, we tap into cycles that maintain the biodiversity, resilience, and integrity of soils. We seek to minimize off-farm inputs by utilizing more on-farm resources, considering soil health at the forefront of decisions. Seminary Hill Farm is a reflection of MTSO’s commitment to a just, sustainable and generative world.
Agroecology intern: This is a full season internship from March to November 2026 designed for an immersive experience in small-scale vegetable, herb and flower production. The agroecology intern will engage in all production tasks including:
- Seeding, seedling and transplant production, planting and maintenance of fruit and vegetable crops
- Design, utilization and care of electric fencing
- Small and large equipment and hand tool utilization and maintenance
- Crop water and soil moisture management (sprinkler, drip irrigation, mulching)
- Pest management (monitoring, treating and application of materials and techniques) of weeds, insects, wildlife destruction and diseases
- Assist with operating and maintaining equipment
- Assist with farm recordkeeping for equipment maintenance, seeding, transplanting, nutrient application and National Organic Program approved pesticide application
- Farm plan implementation
Seminary Hill Farm internship environment: Internships are conducted in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, including:
- Learning to and from each other, including fellow team members, visitors and volunteers
- Incorporating life skills into self-designed independent projects
- Participating in extension opportunities such as regional farm tours, on-site guest lectures, and self-care activities
- Communal lunch during the summer season featuring Seminary Hill Farm produce is an important part of the farm day, allowing additional interaction with our permanent farm team, our chef/farmers, and a range of guests
- Participating in marketing, communication, and community building aspects of the farm.
- Engaging with MTSO’s land stewardship initiative in prairie development, invasive species removal, and pond/stream management.
Qualifications:
- Awareness and observation skills to discern needs in a changing environment
- Ability to organize daily priorities and lead their execution with a team
- Prior farming or gardening experience desired
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Ability to work weekends as needed
- Minimum age of 18 with a valid driver’s license
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Physical requirements: Must be able to accomplish the farm work listed above and the ability to work outside in all types of weather. Self-pacing and ergonomics are encouraged.
Compensation package:
- Wage and hours: $13/hour, 40-hour weeks without overtime.
- Food: Interns will have lunch at the dining hall (when open) and fresh produce.
- Housing: On-campus studio apartments are provided furnished with a bed and table.
- Academic credit: Interns who are also students can receive academic credit through approval and process of their home institutions.
- Campus Amenities: Interns are able to utilize the Dickhaut Library and participate in campus student activities and events.
Schedule: This position is full-time, seasonal from early March through mid-November.
Supervisor: Farm Manager and Farm Liaison
FLSA status: Full-time, seasonal, hourly
Application deadline for 2025: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to Erin Wiggins: ewiggins@mtso.edu. Letters of recommendation are not required but can be helpful in your application.
If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact Laura Ann Bergman, SHF Liaison at 740-409-1881 or seminaryhillfarm@mtso.edu.
Methodist Theological School in Ohio does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy and parenting status, creed or any other protected class, or other non‐merit reasons. See our notice of nondiscrimination. Learn more here: Notice of Nondiscrimination | MTSO.