Urban Farms Assistant

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

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Urban Farms Assistant supports the program by assisting the Director, Manager, and Program Coordinators with operational tasks, including farming, gardening, landscaping, installation and maintenance, farm product development, and assisting with workshops and special events.

This is a part time 12 week (June to mid-August) postion and the Intern is required to work 15 hours a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 Luncheon.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 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.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

Work Location

In Person