White Violet Farm Paid Internship

Do you like to work outdoors? Do you enjoy farming? Would you like to learn more about sustainability? If that sounds like something you want to learn more about, you may be interested in the White Violet Farm Paid Internship.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence since 1996, is accepting applications for interns. Located at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, WVC is 80 miles west of Indianapolis. Here, you’ll find USDA certified organic farmland where we grow vegetables, flowers and herbs. There are also two high tunnels, two greenhouses, an orchard, a berry patch, a classified forest, alpacas, chickens and a farm store.

At WVC, you’ll get to work with our team of knowledgeable, dedicated and caring people. You’ll also work with other interns from all over the country in this hands-on learning environment.

WVC teaches, cares and is inspiring for all creation. The center provides opportunities for participating in creating systems that support justice and sustainability, locally and globally. Through organic agriculture, eco-justice education and social advocacy. WVC strives to promote an awareness and way of living which supports all life.

Our internship is an immersive, practical experience where you will learn firsthand about local agriculture and animal husbandry. If you’re interested in learning about fiber arts, then make sure to include winter months in your experience.

While there is always plenty of garden work that needs to be done year-round, the colder weather does give us more time to devote to spinning, weaving, skirting and felting. An internship at WVC is a great way to connect with nature, learn about growing food and living more sustainably.

The position pays $12 per hours and those interested will be expected to work 35-40 hours weekly. Benefits include health insurance.

The schedule for the position is Monday through Friday (and holidays and weekends as needed) for eight-hour shifts.

Internships are a minimum of three months up to one year.

Responsibilities include:

• Plant, mulch, weed, and other seasonal farm tasks,
• Harvest, clean and pack seasonal vegetables, fruit, herbs, berries and flowers,
• Feed and care for alpacas and chickens,
• Gather, clean and process eggs,
• Maintain coops, barns and pastures,
• Learn the different aspects of fiber, which include skirting, carding, dyeing, knitting, spinning, weaving, crocheting and felting (winter months),
• Use your skills to create fiber products (winter months),
• Assist at the local farmers market,
• Partake in monthly enrichment activities, and
• Present a capstone project of your choice at the end of your experience.

Qualifications include:

• Must be 18-years-old by start date,
• Must have a valid driver’s license,
• Must have a willingness to learn and the ability to self-direct,
• Must be physically fit, capable of listing and carrying 50 pounds,
• Must be able to use basic tools such as a shovel and wheelbarrow,
• Must be prepared to work in a variety of weather conditions,
• Previous experience with animals is helpful but not necessary to apply,
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, and
• Might be benefit eligible.

Benefits include:

• This is a paid position at $12 per hour,
• Housing is available for $330 per month. This includes a furnished, private room in a one-story house with eight private rooms. The house is steps away from the farm and is equipped with heat, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. All utilities are included. Shared spaces include fully-outfitted kitchen, three bathrooms, living room and dining room. Rent is due at the end of the month and will be prorated for partial months,
• Washer and dryer on the premises,
• Parking,
• Some household cleaning supplies are included,
• Season produce and eggs from the farm,
• Employee discount at the Farm Store and Linden Leaf Gifts, and
• Internship may qualify for independent study.