Green Teen Internship Job at The Campaign Against Hunger, Brooklyn, NY

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  • The Campaign Against Hunger
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

About the Organization
The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH) is one of the largest and most robust anti-hunger advocates in New York City. TCAH's mission is to empower its neighbors to lead healthier, more productive, and self-sufficient lives by increasing their access to nutritious food and related resources. It has an annual budget of $23 million, a staff size of 55, and is looking to expand its dynamic team.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description


Description

Green Teen Intern (GTI) participants' role is to work closely with the Farm Assistant and Farm Workers to maintain TCAH's farms. This includes but is not limited to manual farm work, guiding volunteer groups, and helping with general activities on the farms. Green Teen Interns must give daily brief oral reports of tasks completed to the Farm Assistant; run farm stand; ensure all farm data received is passed on to the Farm Assistant.

Position Requirements


Responsibilities

Manual Labor

•Hands on farming activity.

o watering, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, weeding. etc.

•Basic maintenance and repair work on machinery, fences, gates, hoop house etc.

•Tend to chickens

o Ensure chicken needs are met by harvesting eggs, feeding chicks and cleaning coop

•Prepare compost tea and worm tea

. Fill and maintain compost bins

. Clean and maintain aquaponics system

Farm Stand/ Farm Sales

•Assist with set up and breakdown of TCAH farm stands

. Provide great customer service for farm customers

•Ensure the general market space is kept clean and tidy

•Inform residents of the farm stand by flyering to schools, nonprofit organizations and local businesses etc.

Workshops and Seminars

. Attend all workshops and seminars in order to complete program

. Participate during workshops and complete all work assigned

. Arrive on time and present to workshops

. Be prepared to make a presentation on a specific farm topics

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Location

This position is currently accepting applications.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Internship, Local area,

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