Internships

Internships at Fox Chase Farm

Hands-on learning in agriculture, sustainability, and education at one of Philadelphia’s leading school-based farms.

Fox Chase Farm’s internship program offers hands-on experience at a working educational farm serving more than 62,000 students annually across 60 schools in the School District of Philadelphia.

Interns work alongside farm staff, educators, and community partners to support real agricultural production, educational programming, and public engagement. This is an opportunity to gain practical skills while contributing to a mission-driven environment focused on sustainability, food systems, and experiential learning.

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Internship

Mastbaum High School | Fox Chase Farm | School District of Philadelphia

Gain hands-on experience in indoor farming using hydroponics, LED lighting, and automated growing systems. Interns support the full crop cycle from planting to harvest while learning how modern agricultural technology drives sustainable food production.

Focus Areas:

  • Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
  • Agricultural Technology & Hydroponics
  • Urban Agriculture & Food Systems
  • Sustainability & Ag-Tech Innovation

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Maple Leaf Café Culinary Internship

Fox Chase Farm | School District of Philadelphia

Gain hands-on experience running a student-led, farm-to-table café using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from the farm. Interns participate in all aspects of café operations, from menu planning and food prep to customer service and daily business management.

Focus Areas:

  • Culinary Production & Farm-to-Table Cooking
  • Hospitality & Customer Experience
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
  • Marketing & Café Operations
  • Food Systems & Seasonal Sourcing

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Building Trades & Farm Infrastructure Internship

Fox Chase Farm | School District of Philadelphia

Gain hands-on construction experience while supporting real farm infrastructure projects. Interns work on building small structures and installing systems that support farm operations, including electrical, solar, and plumbing.

Focus Areas:

  • Construction & Building Trades
  • Electrical & Plumbing Systems
  • Renewable Energy (Solar Installations)
  • Farm Infrastructure Development

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Welding & Fabrication Internship

Fox Chase Farm | School District of Philadelphia

Gain hands-on experience in welding and metal fabrication while contributing to the creation of a permanent educational installation on the farm. Interns will help design and build a custom Bee Hive sculpture that supports pollinator education and community engagement.

Focus Areas:

  • Welding Techniques & Safety
  • Metal Fabrication & Design
  • Structural Assembly
  • Agricultural Mechanics & Trades

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Digital Media & Educational Content Internship

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts | Fox Chase Farm | School District of Philadelphia

Create engaging digital content that highlights learning experiences across the farm. Interns will produce educational videos and media while developing skills in storytelling, filming, and editing.

Focus Areas:

  • Video Production & Editing
  • Storytelling & Script Writing
  • Educational Media Development
  • Digital Content Creation

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Food Systems & Garden Production Internship

Fox Chase Farm | School District of Philadelphia

Gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture by working across the farm’s production gardens, greenhouse systems, and controlled environment growing spaces. Interns support planting, harvesting, and crop planning while learning how food systems operate.

Focus Areas:

  • Sustainable Agriculture & Crop Production
  • Planting, Harvesting & Crop Planning
  • Greenhouse & CEA Systems
  • Food Systems & Farm Management

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