Farm Data Intern

Pasa Sustainable Agriculture•Harrisburg, PA

3d•$25 - $25•Remote

About The Position

Pasa is seeking a Farm Data and Coordination Intern to support its Soil Health Benchmark Study. The intern will receive, organize, and review farmer field management data; communicate with farmers and partner organizations about data and study participation; and may support seasonal fieldwork. Other research survey data review, communication, and tracking tasks may also be assigned. This role contributes to Pasa’s farm-based research program, which measures sustainability outcomes such as soil health, product nutrient density, and farm-business financial viability. The internship runs from December 16, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and is 25 hours per week. It is primarily remote, with occasional travel to farm sites throughout Pennsylvania and for in-office workdays. The intern must live within a 150-mile driving distance of Harrisburg, unless special permission is granted to live closer to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, in which case residence within a one-hour drive of either city is required. The intern will collaborate with research team members and report to Pasa’s Research Technology Coordinator. Interns may attend Pasa’s annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, each February. Compensation is $25 per hour and includes paid job training, paid travel time, and mileage reimbursement. The intern must provide their own laptop or computer; additional technology needs may be considered with supervisor approval.

Requirements

At least 2 years of farm production experience in annual cropping systems.
Familiarity and comfort using spreadsheets to review large groupings of data.
Ability to communicate and work effectively and collaboratively in a remote environment.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diversity of farmers and people.
Ability to carry out detail-oriented tasks and procedures successfully.
Ability to learn new systems and technology.
Passion for Pasa’s mission.
Commitment to advancing the principles of anti-oppression.
Residence within a 150-mile driving distance of Harrisburg, or—if special permission is granted to reside closer to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh—within a one-hour drive of either city.
Provide a personal laptop or computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience in statistics, data analysis, experimental design, and/or survey design.
Experience with data management, analysis, and relevant technology platforms such as Salesforce and Google Workspace.
Coursework or experience related to accounting or finance.
Academic fieldwork or research experience.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and review field management data from a variety of farms, including planting and termination dates, equipment activity, amendments, and grazing activity.
Identify missing data and inconsistencies, and follow up with farmers when needed.
Follow protocols developed by the research team.
Communicate in a timely manner with research team members, farmers, and partners.
Receive, organize, and review other research survey data as needed.
Support other coordination tasks or potential seasonal fieldwork as needed.