Youth Supervisor

Grow Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$18

About The Position

Grow Pittsburgh is an urban agriculture non-profit. Our mission is to teach people how to grow food and promote the benefits that gardens bring to our neighborhoods. We believe access to locally-grown, chemical-free fruits and vegetables is a right, not a privilege. We envision the day when everyone in our city and region grows and eats fresh, local, and healthy food. Pittsburgh Business Times awarded Grow Pittsburgh a “Best Place to Work”. Data shows that women and minority candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you! The Urban Farmers in Training Crew Leader is the main teacher, role model and supervisor for a group of six high school students throughout the six week summer program. The Crew Leader supervises farm work with the students with technical support from Farm Managers and the Urban Agriculture Programs manager. The Crew Leader also works with the support of Grow Pittsburgh Staff to run team building, leadership, and job-readiness training along with workshops on social justice and the food system. Additional responsibilities include working with the students at farm stands and coordinating logistical details with your UFIT supervisor for guest speakers and workshops with local experts in farming, culinary arts, and other areas of interest for the students.

Requirements

Experience working with students in grades 9-12 in a classroom or experiential education setting
Experience working outdoors (special consideration given to those with farming and gardening experience)
Able to work outdoor in all types of weather (including heat and rain)
A balance of flexibility to deal with changing circumstances and consistency to provide stable leadership for students.
Self-motivated, hardworking and resilient.
Passion for Grow Pittsburgh’s Mission, Vision and Values
Ability to do physical and labor-intensive work in all weather conditions for up to 4 hours
Ability to regularly lift and carry 30 pounds by yourself or 50 pounds with assistance
Access to reliable transportation to transport yourself and materials to Braddock, Wilkinsburg or Homewood
Driver’s License Required

Nice To Haves

Experience with social justice education topics preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise farm and garden work with a team of up to six students
Assist with leading cooking classes and food literacy sessions with youth
Implement summer UFIT lesson plans and program ideas, including but not limited to team building, leadership, and job-readiness trainings along with workshops on social justice and the food system
Maintain relationships with partner organizations and chefs
Facilitate field trips for UFIT program and coordinate outside workshops and speakers
Assist students at a weekly farm stand (Thursdays at Shiloh Farm)
Drive Grow Pittsburgh work vehicles and chaperone UFIT youth during field trips as needed.