Internship Application

We have limited positions for our Internship program. This program is popular. Putting time and effort into your application is important if you’d like to be seriously considered.

The application process involves the following:

Fill out the form below.
Prepare a short video (2-3 minutes) introducing yourself to our team. Consider addressing the following questions. 1) Why are you interested in this program? Learning by doing and farm work are the basis of our day to day. 2) How do you feel about paying for a program where physical work is a daily component? 3) What do you hope to gain from this program? 4) Why is Rancho Mastatal particularly appealing to you?
If you can’t compress your video down to send with this application, please send it via WhatsApp to +506-8539-1404.
If we feel that you’re a good candidate, we will make arrangements with you for a phone interview .

Please don’t hesitate if you have any questions.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Year You're Applying For

Phone/WhatsApp # (for interviews)

Nationality

Current Address (City & Country)

Age

Preferred Pronoun

he/him

she/her

them/they

Other

If you choose "other" please specify

How did you hear about the Ranch?

Have you been to the Ranch before?

Having read all of the material about this program, what is it that appeals to you about this program compared to other internships/positions you have researched?

We live, work and play together. Conflicts are a part of communal together. What are some of the strategies that you have employed to deal with communal conflicts in the past?

What do you think will be one of the hardest aspects of being an intern at the Ranch and how do you anticipate dealing with this challenge?

Having read all of the documentation regarding the internship, are there some subjects that you consider to be part of sustainable living that you are interested in that are not part of the internship?

What life experiences do you think have prepared you well for being an intern at Rancho Mastatal?

Did you consider applying for the one year apprenticeship? If yes, why was the internship a better option for you?

How do you anticipate spending your free time while you are living at the Ranch?

Illustrate, with examples, some of the work you have done that describe your work ethic

Do you have any allergies or medical conditions?

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?