Company: Edible Garden
Location: Belvidere, New Jersey
Duration: 8 weeks with potential for permanent placement
Compensation: PAID
Contact: tim@ediblegarden.com
Position Description:
Edible Garden is pleased to offer a professional internship with an emphasis in commercial hydroponic growing. The grower/internship position is a paid greenhouse production internship and is designed for individuals with a serious interest in becoming a commercial grower. The student/intern will primarily be part of the growing and production team, but will also be exposed to as many different areas of the business as possible. The primary responsibility of the intern will be to maintain and continue production of Edible Garden’s organic line of produce under the supervision of the head grower and production staff.
Responsibilities
- General research on new cultural methods and horticultural techniques
- Upkeep and maintenance of the greenhouses and greenhouse work areas
- Application of organic pesticides and fertilizers
- Responsible for recording greenhouse activities and IPM records
- Maintain organic production and sales records
Qualifications
- Academic background in relevant field (horticulture, plant science, controlled environment engineering)
- Hydroponic production experience preferred, and or familiar with controlled environment practices.
- Understanding of organic production practices and methodology