Assistant Grower

SCENIC HUDSON INC•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•$25 - $25

About The Position

The Assistant Grower engages with local residents, and volunteers, and helps foster community involvement around growing food at the Pershing Community Farm. Responsibilities include supporting day-to-day farm operations, assisting with outreach programs, and helping to cultivate relationships with local community groups, schools, and businesses for collaboration.

Requirements

Interest in community engagement, urban agriculture, or sustainable food systems
Enthusiastic and collaborative approach to community organizing and outreach
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Physical ability to perform tasks associated with farming and garden maintenance, including lifting, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions
Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, community-centered environment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as an advocate and mentor for urban agriculture, assist with outreach to build a strong volunteer base, and promote the farm's produce distribution systems.
Assist the Urban Farmer with daily farm-related tasks including planting, weeding, harvesting, irrigating, soil maintenance, pest management, food distribution, general maintenance, and cleanup.
Collaborate with the community to promote urban farming, assist with workshops, and educate residents on urban farming practices.
Engage with volunteers and help lead volunteer workdays on the Farm.
Assist in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
Help keep the farm tidy and presentable.
Work with community garden members to keep the community garden plots maintained and productive.
Assist community gardeners as needed.
Assist with free community farmstand.
Keep records of community feedback.
Engage with visitors, provide information on produce, and promote sustainable farming practices.
Help maintain farm infrastructure such as the toolshed, greenhouse, irrigation systems, fencing, etc.
Collaborate with local food system partners to advance initiatives that develop land stewardship and agricultural skills in local youth.
The responsibilities outlined above are subject to change based on the evolving needs of the Pershing Community Farm. The Assistant Grower will work closely with the Urban Farmer to adapt to new initiatives and challenges.