Intern – CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture)
Goodyear, AZ
Non-Exempt | Paid Internship
Department: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Reports to: Crew Lead – CEA
Grow Your Career with Duncan Family Farms
At Duncan Family Farms , we believe our primary responsibility is to produce clean, healthy, life-giving food. As a leading certified-organic grower, we cultivate thousands of acres of produce that ships directly from our farms to processors across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Our crops include spinach, spring mix lettuce, kale, arugula, and culinary herbs. Through innovative growing programs and sustainable farming practices, Duncan Family Farms has become nationally recognized as a showcase of progressive farming techniques.
With continued growth and expansion of our technological capabilities, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and gain hands-on experience in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) .
The CEA Intern will provide technical and operational support within controlled growing systems such as greenhouses or indoor production environments.
This internship offers hands-on exposure to modern agricultural technology and production systems, including:
Environmental control systems (temperature, humidity, CO₂, lighting)
Irrigation and fertigation systems
Seeding and propagation techniques
Crop monitoring and quality evaluation
Sanitation and food safety compliance
Production workflow and yield optimization
Interns will work under supervision to assist with daily operations while building practical knowledge of controlled-environment crop production.
Under supervision, the intern will:
Assist with seeding, propagation, and transplanting within controlled growing systems
Support monitoring of environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, airflow, and lighting cycles
Assist with irrigation and fertigation setup and verification
Help collect and record production data such as germination rates, growth stages, and harvest yields
Support harvesting operations based on production schedules and quality standards
Assist with sanitation protocols including tray washing, tool cleaning, and area disinfection
Support inventory tracking for growing media, seed stock, and production inputs
Observe and learn preventative maintenance procedures for CEA systems and equipment
Maintain clean and organized work areas in compliance with food safety and audit standards
Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and food safety regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
Education / Experience
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in:
Agriculture
Plant Science
Horticulture
Agricultural Engineering
Environmental Science
Sustainability
Or a related field (preferred)
Basic understanding of plant biology or crop production principles is helpful but not required.
Other Requirements
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow technical instructions
Ability to work effectively in a team-based production environment
Must be 18 years of age or older
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout greenhouse or indoor growing facilities for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally
Must be comfortable working in warm, humid greenhouse environments and refrigerated storage areas when necessary
If you are passionate about agriculture, sustainability, and innovative food production, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.
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