Maple Sugaring Internship

This internship runs from mid February through April, starting before the trees are tapped until the sugaring season is done. We have approximately 1200 taps on vacuum lines and 4oo buckets.   We have a high-efficiency wood fired arch in our sugarhouse. The intern will be involved in preparing the lines and bucket system for tapping, tapping the trees with youthwork crews, maintaining and repairing the lines, collecting and boiling the sap, stacking and splitting firewood, and may help with other farm tasks. This will involve long hours and hard work outdoors. Work in the sugarbush may involve using snowshoes in deep snow. You will also do a fair amount of moving and stacking firewood. The more hours you are willing to put in and the more flexible you are with your schedule, the more you will be able to participate and learn. 

You will be expected to work an average of 40 hours per week as well as doing weekend chores a few times. The work hours will vary depending on weather, and will regularly include evenings/nights (sometimes until quite late) and weekends.

Qualifications: Genuine interest in working on a small, diversified, organic farm, ability to work as part of a team, driver's license in good standing, ability to carry out hard physical labor, willingness to work in extremes of heat and sun and cold and rain. Some background in agriculture is helpful but not necessary.

Compensation: Housing and a stipend are provided.