Urban Farmers in Training Crew Leader

Position Title:  Crew Leader / Youth Supervisor – Urban Farmers in Training Program

Position Reports to: Education and Outreach Coordinator

Employment Status:  Seasonal part time employee

About Grow Pittsburgh:

Grow Pittsburgh is an urban agriculture non-profit. Our mission is to teach people how to grow food and promote the benefits that gardens bring to our neighborhoods.  We believe access to locally-grown, chemical-free fruits and vegetables is a right, not a privilege. We envision the day when everyone in our city and region grows and eats fresh, local, and healthy food.

Pittsburgh Business Times awarded Grow Pittsburgh a “Best Place to Work”.

Data shows that women and minority candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!

Summary of Position:

The Urban Farmers in Training Crew Leader is the main teacher, role model and supervisor for a group of six high school students throughout the six week summer program. The Crew Leader supervises farm work with the students with technical support from Farm Managers and the Urban Agriculture Programs manager. The Crew Leader also works with the support of Grow Pittsburgh Staff to run team building, leadership, and job-readiness training along with workshops on social justice and the food system. Additional responsibilities include working with the students at farm stands and coordinating logistical details for guest speakers and workshops with local experts in farming, culinary arts, and other areas of interest for the students. 

Employment Dates: June 10, 2024 to August 3, 2024

Pay rate: $17.50/Hr up to 32 hours a week

Responsibilities:

• Supervise farm and garden work with a team of up to six students
• Assist with leading cooking classes and food literacy sessions with youth
• Implement summer UFIT lesson plans and program ideas, including but not limited to team building, leadership, and job-readiness trainings along with workshops on social justice and the food system
• Maintain relationships with partner organizations and chefs
• Facilitate field trips for UFIT program and coordinate outside workshops and speakers
• Assist students at a weekly farm stand (Thursdays at Shiloh Farm)
• Drive Grow Pittsburgh work vehicles and chaperone UFIT youth during field trips as needed. 

Qualifications & Skills:

• • Experience working with students in grades 6-12 in a classroom or experiential education setting
  • Experience working outdoors (special consideration given to those with farming and gardening experience)
  • Able to work outdoor in all types of weather (including heat and rain)
  • A balance of flexibility to deal with changing circumstances and consistency to provide stable leadership for students.
  • Self-motivated, hardworking and resilient. 

• Passion for Grow Pittsburgh’s Mission, Vision and Values

• Experience with social justice education topics preferred

• • Ability to do physical and labor-intensive work in all weather conditions for up to 4 hours
  • Ability to regularly lift and carry 30 pounds by yourself or 50 pounds with assistance

• Access to reliable transportation to transport yourself and materials to Braddock, Wikinsburg or Homewood

• Driver’s License Required 

Benefits: Mileage reimbursement and paid sick days off

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Grow Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or belief.  We encourage a diversity of candidates to apply for the position.

More information about Grow Pittsburgh and the Urban Farmers in Training program can be found at www.growpittsburgh.org.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 17, 2024