Youth Supervisor
About The Position
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.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement and paid sick days off (need to be available July 14th, 22nd, 30th)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
