GrowNYC Youth Workforce Development Summer Intern

GrowNYC•New York, NY

13h•$17 - $17

About The Position

Over this six-week summer program, our Youth Workforce Development interns will rotate through each of GrowNYC’s programs: Education, Wholesale, Greenspace, and Food Access and Agriculture, completing a combination of hands-on fieldwork and coursework to learn more about GrowNYC’s environmental initiatives. Participants will gain valuable skills in horticulture, urban farming, public service, and more. Participants will end the season with a deeper understanding of our complex food system and will receive a certificate of completion.

Requirements

Must be between 16 and 19 years old by the program start date
If you are under 18, you will need an employment certificate, also called working papers , to be employed (as per New York State)
Early riser who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
Enjoys talking and working with people of all backgrounds
Works well both independently and as a member of a team
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Passionate about the environment, food access, green spaces, and or environmental justice
Willing to try new things and get their hands a little dirty
This internship requires working outdoors and standing for lengthy periods, sometimes in extreme temperatures and in a potentially noisy environment.
Being able to lift heavy equipment and supplies, up to 50 lbs, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Complete the full 6-week program
Be ready to work in outdoor field locations
Participate in weekly coursework sessions
Work independently and as a group on projects related to urban farming, agriculture, and the environment
Independently travel to and from fieldwork locations citywide
Interact with the public and other GrowNYC Staff at field sites (training provided)
Be courteous and respectful of their peers
Communicate needs to our Education Manager who will oversee our Youth Workforce Development Interns
Fieldwork time may include horticultural tasks, assisting with the set-up and break-down of equipment and carrying materials that weigh up to 50 lbs, the use of power tools, light carpentry and building, folding tables and tents, and performing other physical labor.
Assist with daily operations at GrowNYC sites – product display, merchandising, sales, customer service, inventorying, and site clean-up
Educate GrowNYC participants on a variety of food access initiatives and incentives.