At The Garden — Internships

Employment at the Chicago Botanic Garden

TITLE: Green Youth Farm Intern (May 29 through August 17)

PURPOSE: The Green Youth Farm interns will be working as part of a dedicated, energetic team at one of four sustainable farms, working alongside teenagers to produce vibrant young people and delicious organically grown food for underserved communities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Educate students ages 13-18 on organic growing techniques including weeding, watering, planting, and harvest
2) Facilitate with team-building exercises
3) Supervise field trips
4) Assist with farmers' markets including stand setup, selling produce, and supervising teens
5) Coordinate and supervise student-led nutrition/cooking demonstrations at WIC clinics across Lake and Cook Counties

DEPARTMENT: Community Gardening

REPORTS TO: Coordinators, Manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Work with Chicago's most innovative horticulture training program for teens, the Green Youth Farm! Green Youth Farm participants are middle/high school students from underserved communities who learn about principles of sustainable agriculture, teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurship as they cultivate a crop and their own work and career skills. Seven three-month interns are required to fill one to two slots at each of four sites: North Chicago/Waukegan, North Lawndale (Chicago), Washington Park (Chicago), Kenwood (Chicago). Basic knowledge of horticulture and willingness to work hard are essential. Experience in working with youth is desirable. Intern must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from the Chicago Botanic Garden. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. One letter of recommendation is required for this position.

SALARY: $9.00/hour, 30-40 hours/week