Our Farm Internship-Education (Paid Summer 2026)

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

POSITION TITLE:            Our Farm Internship-Education (paid)

DEPARTMENT:                Weddington Farm

REPORTS TO:                   Director of Educational Programs, Our Farm

TERM:                                  Summer (Seasonal)

Mission Statement

Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.

School Overview

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.

A strong, forward-thinking institution, Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse, inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities. With its focus on diversity, service, global study, and technology, Country Day has positioned itself as a school of the 21st century.

Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

Position SummaryPosition Summary

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to learning. Prospective interns should come to this program with the desire to learn about farm education, curriculum related to agriculture and outdoor education (archery, low ropes, mountain biking, fishing etc.). This educational experience will take place during daily work sessions, summer camp sessions and periodic farm walks. Educational field trips are organized and encouraged, and may include visits to other farms, markets, special events or other activities as they become available. The individual will report to the Director of Educational Programming (DOE), Weddington Farm.

Key Focus areas of Internship Program:

Hospitality, Agritourism & Education

• Hospitality: Gain knowledge on the hospitality side of agriculture through maintaining community connections and planning, organizing, facilitating, and executing events.
• Agritourism: Work with the education team to develop programs and curriculum for children, high school students, and adults. Help facilitate summer farm camp, tours for summer camp groups and advertising upcoming programs.
• Education & Marketing: Work alongside the education team to develop strategic marketing plans, create educational content, design branded materials.

Agriculture/Greenhouse

• Spend time working on the farm maintaining plant beds, harvesting vegetables, and weeding as needed. Learn about a plant nursery, plant propagation, plant production, harvesting and packaging leafy greens and herbs, food safety, and marketing products.

Livestock

• Complete daily livestock chores. Work with team members to manage poultry, goats and alpacas.

Facilities Maintenance

• Work across the farm maintaining facilities and equipment. Learn basic maintenance and upkeep of buildings and equipment.

Land Management

• Learn land management by working with our team to maintain landscapes and trails and manage pests as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills with ability to deliver exceptional customer experience
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with a wide variety of people (staff, members, visiting guests) and circumstances in a professional manner
• Must be comfortable facilitating other recreational opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in agriculture, environmental science, outdoor recreation preferred or other relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Passion and high energy to learn new skills and assist Weddington Farm grow
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and focused on the guest experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to stay focused while being flexible with changing schedules or farm needs
• A solution-oriented mindset when faced with challenges
• Willingness to receive feedback, grow personally and professionally, and develop new skills

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• First aid/CPR certifications preferred

Physical Requirements

Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects when needed. Physical demands are mostly on foot; must be able to remain on feet for extended periods working outdoors in all-weather conditions in a highly physical role.

It is the policy of Charlotte Country Day School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, training, benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment.