Seasonal Farm & Community Engagement Associate

ADP, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is seeking a Farm and Community Engagement Apprentice to support the PHS Community Farm at Norristown Farm Park in East Norriton and surrounding areas. This seasonal/full-time/apprentice role offers hands-on experience across diversified agricultural production, from greenhouse propagation to harvest and records management, with an emphasis on inclusivity and education.

The position includes 37.5 hours/week March–November and about 7.5 hours/week

Qualifications

• Experience with sustainable farming/gardening.
• Experience with volunteer and/or community engagement work
• Knowledge of food justice issues and local food community a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Farm Manager and Field Manager in assessing daily needs of the farm.
• Assist in execution of daily farm tasks including greenhouse propagation, bed prep, harvesting, transplanting/seeding, weeding, trellising, pruning, pest & disease management.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager and Field Manager to coordinate and lead all volunteer workdays on the farm and orchard.
• Support Field Manager with ensuring Farm Records are filled out and up to date including Harvest records, Pest & Management Records, Planting dates, etc.
• In collaboration with other Farm and Community Engagement Assistant, responsible for site maintenance including mowing, trash pick-up/take out, cleaning/sanitization, water refills, hand wash refills, etc.
• Communicate with Farm Manager and/or Field Manager when materials/supplies are low, and an order needs to be placed.
• Work closely with all staff to help execute our weekly harvest & pack day to ensure all produce is processed, packed and recorded correctly.
• Supports Farm Education Manager and/or Farm Education Coordinator with any on-site programming needs and provides off-site “Food As Medicine” programming support as needed
• Participate in regular team and department meetings, both on and off site
• Ensure that all activities are inclusive and welcoming to people of various backgrounds, skill levels and capabilities.

Job description

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is seeking a Farm and Community Engagement Apprentice to support the PHS Community Farm at Norristown Farm Park in East Norriton and surrounding areas. This seasonal/full-time/apprentice role offers hands-on experience across diversified agricultural production, from greenhouse propagation to harvest and records management, with an emphasis on inclusivity and education.

The position includes 37.5 hours/week March–November and about 7.5 hours/week