Temporary Hartford Food Project Intern - Keney Park Sustainability Project

Wesleyan Assurance Society • Middletown, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Keney Park Sustainability Project (KPSP) works to advance food access, environmental stewardship, workforce development, and community wellness in Hartford, CT. Through the Hartford Food Project, KPSP supports urban agriculture, farmers markets, food education, and community-based food justice initiatives in the North End and beyond. The Hartford Food Project High School Intern will support KPSP’s summer food access and urban agriculture programming while participating in the Planting Seeds Internship Program, an intergenerational, food- and environmental-justice-focused internship sponsored by Wesleyan University’s Bailey College of the Environment. This role is ideal for a Hartford-area high school student interested in food systems, environmental justice, community health, and hands-on learning.

Requirements

• Current high school student (rising sophomore, junior, or senior preferred)
• Interest in food, environment, or community issues (no prior experience required)
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather
• Reliable, curious, and open to learning
• Ability to participate in required program workshops and orientation

Responsibilities

• Assist with urban agriculture activities (planting, harvesting, garden maintenance)
• Support Hartford Food Project programs such as farmers markets, food distribution, or community events
• Help with basic data collection, signage, and program setup/breakdown
• Participate in weekly Planting Seeds workshops focused on food systems, social justice, and community organizing
• Engage respectfully with community members, staff, and fellow interns
• Complete reflection activities as part of the internship program

Benefits

• Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
• Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED