GROWNYC YOUTH WFD SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Summary: GrowNYC is a 54-year-old Environmental Nonprofit Organization dedicated to making NYC a livable city. The Youth Workforce Development Summer Internship offers participants hands-on experience in various programs, including urban farming and environmental initiatives, while gaining valuable skills and knowledge about the food system. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Horticulture, Urban Farming, Agriculture, Environmental Knowledge, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Use of Power Tools, Light Carpentry, Independence Benefits: Metrocards will be provided., Statutory benefits