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Services for the UnderServed · 4 months ago

Urban Farms Assistant

New York, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16/hr - $17/hr

Services for the UnderServed is dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of others and is seeking an Urban Farms Assistant to support their community farms program. The role involves assisting with various operational tasks related to farming, gardening, and landscaping while also participating in workshops and special events.

Health CareHomeless ShelterNon ProfitResidentialSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support farming operations at the SUS “community farms” with tasks that include, but are not limited to planting, weeding, watering, pruning, composting, and harvesting

Support landscape management at SUS facilities and other locations with tasks that include, but are not limited to lawn mowing, weed-whacking, raking, and sweeping

Support horticultural carpentry and masonry with projects that include, but are not limited to constructing raised beds, building trellising structures, and installing water features

Assist in developing, making, and packaging SUS Urban Farms products, including assisting with beekeeping and honey harvesting

Assist and/or instruct during workshops, trainings, and other activities

Assist with special events, including the annual Harvest Lunch eon

Qualification

HorticultureGardeningLandscapingEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

No required education or experience, though candidates must demonstrate an interest in learning and practicing horticulture

Must be capable of lifting 40 lbs, and must have willingness and an ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, including temperature extremes, rain, and snow

Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills, including the ability to follow instructions, ask questions when challenges arise, and work efficiently independently and in a team setting

Preferred

Preferred experience in horticulture in farming, gardening, landscaping, or similar work

Comfort and/or experience with use of basic gardening and landscaping implements, including power equipment used in landscaping or garden carpentry is a plus