Produce Project Summer Intern at Capital Roots – Troy, New York

About Capital Roots:

For 40 years, Capital Roots (formerly Capital District Community Gardens)
has
worked to reduce the impact poor nutrition has had on public health in the
Capital Region by organizing community food gardens, offering healthy food
access, providing nutritional and horticultural education for all ages, and
coordinating urban greening programs.

About The Produce Project:

The Produce Project is a job readiness program which since 2009 has engaged
youth from Troy High School in the year-round production and sale of
organic
vegetables. With help from the program¹s Farmer and Educator, students
manage
their crops from seed through sale, while earning a stipend and a food
share
to take home to their families.

Responsibilities include:
* Works in partnership with a youth leader to lead a crew of 6-8 high
school
students in our summer program (June 26-August 25). Acts as a youth mentor
and
ally as well as a supervisor.
* Assists staff in applying an activity-based curriculum focused on
sustainable agriculture, productive communication, teamwork, and
leadership.
* Assists staff in teaching and supervising youth in farm tasks including
soil
preparation, planting, weeding, and harvesting.
* Participates in weekly leadership meetings with Produce Project staff and
youth leaders.

Qualifications:
* Has or wishes to acquire farming and teaching experience
* Enjoys spending large amounts of time outdoors
* Has an interest in community food security, nutrition, and sustainable
agriculture
* Is enthusiastic about empowering youth

Logistics:

* Must be available to work 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Fridays. July 31-August 4 is our summer vacation week and
accommodations can be made for certain summer commitments or school
starting
before August 25. We will help you earn needed internship credits if
applicable. A stipend and weekly share of produce are available.

Send cover letter and resume to:
Peter Jenkins, Produce Project Educator
Capital Roots
594 River Street
Troy, NY 12180
Tel: 518-274-8685
www.capitalroots.org
Email: proproeducator@capitalroots.org