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| JOB TITLE: | 1-Year Intern |
| HNG DIVISION: | HNG Farm, LLC |
| LOCATION: | 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview, NC 28730 |
| HOURS: | Full-Time |
| REPORTING TO: | Production Manager |
| DIRECT REPORTS: | None |
Farm interns play a vital role in the day-to-day operation of farming practices on our 300+ acre farm in Fairview, NC. During the 1-year time commitment, interns will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of livestock farming, berry and apple cultivation, and a variety of farm maintenance skills including carpentry and plumbing.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm has been a family business since 1916 and is currently operated by 4th generation farmer, Jamie Ager. He and his family opened the farm to the public for tours, events, and activities while still maintaining year round meat production in 100% grassfed beef and pasture-raised pork and chicken. Since no other regional farm operates as both a production facility and agritourism model, this is a unique opportunity for interns to see how business and farming intertwine. Hickory Nut Gap is also one of the leading pioneers in sustainable farming, rotational grazing, and regenerative agriculture practices in the Southeast Region.
Position reports to the on-site production manager(s) and is expected to operate under moderate supervisory involvement, depending on the task and the intern’s knowledge and ability to complete the task. The CEO and all other staff remain available for information, advice, guidance, or assistance if needed and may provide training, coaching, and feedback when appropriate with the approval of the intern’s direct supervisor.
Physical demands for this position are high. There is considerable walking, lifting, bending, operation of machinery, animal coordination, and the like on a consistent daily basis. Applicants should be in good physical health with the ability to perform physical tasks at a moderate to high level.
Interns work primarily outdoors in all types of weather and should be expected to perform duties rain or shine. Interns are granted access to various farm equipment and will be trained on safe use proper operating practices prior to entrusting with unsupervised usage.
Included in the compensation package is complementary on-farm housing, including utilities and firewood for heat in the winter months. All interns are provided a monthly stipend to cover incidentals as well as the following employee benefits:
| Interns | |
| Leave | |
| – 3 days paid bereavement per incident | X |
| – 1 hour paid time to vote | X |
| Group Benefits | |
| – Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Employee Contributions only | X |
| – Workers Compensation Insurance | X |
| Holidays, Sick, and PTO | |
| – 2 Paid Holidays (16 hours) | X |
| – Paid Time Off | 10 Days |
| Ancillary Benefits | |
| Go Local Card | X |
| Wholesale Pricing on HNG Meat | X |
| 20% off Non-Wholesale Products | X |
| Complimentary 2-hour event space rental | X |
| At Cost Employee Apparel and Wholesale Coffee | X |
| Meat Loss Program | X |
| Family Meal Day at the Farm | X |
This job description is designed to give you an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities for this position. As the Company evolves and grows over time this job description may be changed in consultation with you. You will be expected to embrace such changes, to work flexibly, and to rise to the challenge of developing your skills over time.
