Term: April 26 – August 27, 2027 (adjustable based on school schedules)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week (some overtime may be required)

Compensation: $19–$23 per hour

Build practical business experience while supporting agricultural innovation.

Farming Smarter is seeking an organized, service-oriented, and motivated student to join our team as a Summer Administration & Business Support Intern for 2027. Farming Smarter is an independent, producer-driven agricultural research and knowledge transfer organization. This position offers hands-on experience in administration, ag-business, finance, human resources, client service, and research program support.

Working across the organization, the intern will support the Executive Director, Knowledge & Network Team, and research programs. The successful candidate will help keep day-to-day operations organized, provide responsive support to clients and stakeholders, and contribute to efficient systems and successful program delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Executive & Administrative Support

- Aid in scheduling, meeting prep, correspondence, document preparation, filing, and follow-up support to the Executive Director.
- Prepare agendas, meeting packages, notes, presentations, reports, and other business documents.
- Organize electronic and paper records in accordance with established procedures.
- Support internal communications, team coordination, and special projects as assigned.

Operations, Finance & Human Resources Support

- Assist with routine operational processes, purchasing, inventory, office supplies, and vendor coordination.
- Support basic financial administration, including organizing receipts, invoices, expense documentation, purchase records, and data entry.




- Identify opportunities to improve administrative workflows, templates, and internal systems.

Research Program Administration

- Provide administrative support to research programs, project leads, and seasonal research activities.
- Assist with project files, agreements, timelines, budgets, contact lists, data-entry tasks, and reporting documentation.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and dependable follow-through.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across multiple teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to learn current software, databases, and administrative systems.

Requirements:

- Enrolment in, or completion of, a post-secondary program in Business Administration, Ag-Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Office Administration, Agriculture, Communications or a related field.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract and access to reliable transportation.




- Ability to attend occasional activities outside regular office hours.

Assets:

- Previous experience in an office, customer service, finance, human resources, agriculture, or non-profit environment.

Why Join Farming Smarter?

Join a supportive, collaborative workplace that values curiosity, practical problem-solving, innovation, and continuous learning.

Gain Broad Business Experience

Develop transferable skills across administration, ag-business, finance, human resources, client service, project coordination, and research program delivery.

Contribute to Meaningful Work

Help an independent, producer-driven organization deliver practical research and knowledge to farmers and agricultural partners.

Build Your Network

Work with producers, researchers, agronomists, industry representatives, funders, and community partners while learning how an agricultural non-profit operates.

About Farming Smarter:

Farming Smarter exists to drive agriculture innovation at the farm level. We support a community of innovators through independent agronomic testing, applied research, scientific knowledge, and meaningful industry connections. We are a trusted source for the regional adaptation of profitable and resilient crops, cropping systems, and management practices. Our culture is practical, farmer-focused, and grounded in real-world results. We encourage curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning, recognizing that innovation requires testing new ideas, learning from setbacks, and adapting to change. As a flexible and responsive organization, we are committed to helping farmers remain competitive and successful in an increasingly complex agricultural landscape.

📌 Summer Administration & Business Support Intern (Lethbridge)
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