Farm Internships at Gore Place

Gore Place is seeking three farm interns for the 2016 season.  Gore Place is the 1806 historic mansion and estate of politician, lawyer, investor, and gentleman farmer Christopher Gore and his wife, Rebecca. Christopher Gore referred to their estate as “My Farm at Waltham”, on which he practiced innovative agricultural methods. The produce was grown for their table, for their animals, and to be sold in Boston. Today, the remaining 48 acres of land include organic row crops, raised beds, gardens, animals, a 1793 carriage house, and clues of the early 19th-century landscape. The produce grown on the farm and raised beds is sold in a farm stand on the property and donated to area food pantries and shelters.

Farm Intern Responsibilities:

    Assist in all aspects of crop production, including planting, weeding, and harvesting 2.5 acres of vegetables.
    Feed and care for animals (sheep, goats, chickens, and llama) on the farm.
    Interact with visitors, both adults and children, answering questions and providing information about the farm.

Farm Intern Qualifications:

    Interest in agriculture and education
    Desire to work with farm animals
    Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions
    Ability to work well alone and with others
    Undergraduate student, graduate student or career changer

Time Frame & Stipend:

    20 hours a week for 8-10 weeks
    $500 one-time stipend
    Free parking. Accessible by MBTA bus 70 or 70A

How to Apply:

To apply, please send letter of interest by email: farmer@goreplace.org
or by mail: Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA 02453