Urban Farm Seasonal Intern – Matthew 25
Last Updated On: January 15th, 2026 at 09:47AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:437 G Ave. NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52405
Primary Contact: Anyssa Ball
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 319-200-2796
Email: anyssa@matthew-25.org
Website: https://www.matthew-25.org
Internship information
General Farm Description: Matthew 25 is a vibrant, growing non-profit organization located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our mission is to improve the health of people and neighborhoods by investing in quality affordable housing, healthy food, educational opportunities, and community building. The Cultivate Hope Urban Farm works to support several pillars of Matthew 25, including, but not limited to, education, community building, and food access. In addition to production for a CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture), farm stand, the Corner Store, and Groundswell, it also hosts school groups and summer camps, holds community building events, and runs a high school job training and leadership development program (the Youth Development Program).CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: April 7th, 2026
Internship Ends: October 9th, 2026
Number of Internship Available: 1 (of this duration)
Application Deadline: February 9th
Minimum Length of Stay: 5 months
Internship Details:
Please see the following job description for the full details of this position: matthew-25.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Urban-Farm-Intern-Job-Description.pdf
This internship runs from April 7th-October 9th, 2026, though the exact start and end dates are flexible.
The Urban Farm Intern will support the sustainable production and distribution of vegetables and fruits on two acres of land by working with the Urban Farm Program Manager, the Education Intern, volunteers, Youth Development Program, and other Matthew 25 staff. Over the course of six months, you will participate in all aspects of a vegetable-growing season from planting to harvesting. You will also work with our high school students to train and motivate them while doing farm tasks.
The Intern will typically work 8am to 2pm on Monday-Friday (30 hours per week). During the season, they may be expected to shift their schedule to include 3:30pm to 7:30pm on Thursday for CSA pick-up/farm stands.
The ideal candidate will be excited about working with high school students, knowledgeable and experienced with small-scale organic growing practices, have a good attitude working a physical outdoor job, and passionate about food justice and community building.
Benefits include $14–17 per hour, depending on experience; paid holidays (Good Friday or an equivalent religious holiday(s), Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day); 7 days of PTO (for vacation or sick-day use); a CSA share (weekly produce); and discounts at Groundswell cafe and the Corner Store. We do not offer housing, but if you would be relocating to Cedar Rapids, we can support you in connecting with housing opportunities.
Long-term employment opportunities may be available, as dependent on funding and fit.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please email your resume to cultivate@matthew-25.org and submit this form of supplemental questions. Applications received without both components may not be considered.
The deadline to submit your application is February 9th, though applications submitted after this date will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis. We anticipate interviews to take place between February 16th–27th and offers to be made by March 9th, 2026.
Educational Opportunities: This internship will mostly include experiential learning, though there will be opportunities to go on field trips to other food/land-related organizations in the area. Your involvement with the Youth Development Program will include leading educational workshops and can include curriculum development, if you are interested.
Skills Desired: No previous education or professional experience is required, but see the "Education and/or Experience" and "Skills and Abilities" sections for details.
Meals: No.
Stipend: $14-17 per hour, depending on experience, 30 hours a week
Housing: No, though if you are moving from elsewhere, we can offer support in finding housing.
Preferred method of Contact: Email