Overview
Farm Assistant Jobs in New York, New York, USA at EmergencyMD
Location: New York
ABOUT RED HOOK INITIATIVE and RED HOOK FARMS
Red Hook Farms, a project of Red Hook Initiative (RHI), is a youth-centered urban farming and food justice program in Red Hook, Brooklyn. We create opportunities for teens to expand their knowledge base, develop theirleadershipskills, and positively engage with each other, their community, and the environment. We operate two urban farm sites, and our programs include a teen farm apprenticeship, weekly farm stands, a CSA and Fresh Food Box, a Garden Club for NYCHA residents, after school and summer middle school clubs, and a school workshop program.
Since 2001, we have strived to improve access to healthy, affordable produce while nurturing a new generation of green leaders.
RHI is a community-based nonprofit working to improve the lives of the more than 6,500 residents of Red Hook Houses, Brooklyn’s largest public housing complex. RHI believes that social change to overcome systemic inequities begins with empowered youth and that change in communities should come from within. In partnership with community adults, we nurture young people in Red Hook to be inspired, resilient, and healthy, and to envision themselves as co-creators of their lives, community, and society.
Youth development, community building, and community hiring are at the core of our approach to strengthen Red Hook’s future. Our model gives young people and residents the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to interrupt the systems and barriers that perpetuate historic inequities for the community. Residents lead the way toward a more equitable, hopeful future. Over our 20-year history, RHI’s model and dedicated team have been nationally recognized for itsinnovative, place-based approach to social change.
RHI creates a culture of excellence with our ten core values as the foundation: communityleadership, mutualrespect, welcoming space, strengths-based perspective, trust, high expectations, encouragement, inspiration,holistic approach, andadaptability.
JOB SUMMARY
The Farm Assistant supports all production and maintenance needs of our two farm sites: the 2.75 acre Columbia Street Farm and the 1.1 acre Wolcott Street Farm. Under the guidance of the Farm Coordinators and Assistant Director, the Farm Assistant will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to seeding, watering, planting, harvesting, processing produce, weeding, composting, mowing, mulching, and pruning.
They will also be responsible for greenhouse maintenance as well as chicken care. The Farm Assistant will support distribution through staffing farm stands and farm share distributions. They will regularly lead high school-aged youth apprentices as well as adult volunteers as they engage in a variety of farm tasks. Some data entry (planting logs, harvest tallies) and related office work will also be required throughout the growing season.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support food production goals and ongoing farm maintenance through daily tasks such as seeding, planting, watering, weeding, weed whacking, chicken care, and integrated pest management.
Process vegetables for distribution including harvesting, washing, and bunching.
Engage with farm stand visitors, volunteers, and members of the general public.
Serve as a positive role model and group leader for youth apprentices and adult volunteers.
Support site visits from funders, elected officials, peer programs, and others.
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Title: Farm Assistant
Company: EmergencyMD
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
