About the role#
This position supports the maintenance of the Lorain County Community College student garden plot located at Baumhart Berry Farm. The role involves hands-on agricultural tasks and requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions during the summer 2026 term.
What you'll do#
- Water, weed, and harvest crops throughout the growing season.
- Maintain raised garden beds.
- Monitor and report issues regarding deer fencing or general garden needs.
- Assist with additional garden-related tasks as assigned.
- Work approximately two days per week during the farm's regular operating hours.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at Lorain County Community College.
- Reliable transportation to Baumhart Berry Farm in Vermilion, Ohio.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to report issues or concerns.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Interest in gardening and comfort performing physical outdoor work.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
Location & details#
- Locations: Elyria and Vermilion, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site at Baumhart Berry Farm.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Status: Unpaid internship.
About Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Community College provides educational and workforce training programs to the greater Lorain County region. Founded in 1963 and based in Elyria, Ohio, the institution serves students through associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor degrees. It also hosts a University Partnership program that allows students to earn degrees from various Ohio colleges. The college employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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