Summer Urban Farms Assistant Part-Time, Outdoor & Hands-On

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness resources

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

sus.com is seeking a part-time Urban Farms Assistant for a 12-week role (June to mid-August) requiring 15 hours per week. The Assistant will support various farming and landscaping tasks, assist in product development, and help with workshops and events. No formal education or experience is required, but a willingness to learn and ability to work in outdoor conditions are essential. Join a team that values equity and fosters growth through benefits like professional development and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an interest in learning and practicing horticulture.
• Must be capable of lifting 40 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support farming operations with tasks such as planting, weeding, and harvesting.
• Assist landscape management at SUS facilities.
• Help in developing and packaging Urban Farms products.
• Support workshops and special events.

Skills

Interest in horticulture

Effective oral communication

Ability to work outdoors

Tools

Basic gardening implements

Power equipment

Job description

sus.com is seeking a part-time Urban Farms Assistant for a 12-week role (June to mid-August) requiring 15 hours per week. The Assistant will support various farming and landscaping tasks, assist in product development, and help with workshops and events. No formal education or experience is required, but a willingness to learn and ability to work in outdoor conditions are essential. Join a team that values equity and fosters growth through benefits like professional development and generous PTO.