Work for the Youth Garden Project

Job Opportunities at YGP

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS:

The Youth Garden Project seeks two creative, organized and hard-working program instructors who are passionate about gardening, teaching outdoors and having fun with children ages 6-11. Program instructors teach our garden classroom fieldtrips, after-school programs and summer camp. Program instructors serve as AmeriCorps members.  One Program Instructor position will be from March through September and one will be from May through November.  These positions will average approximately 32-40 hours per week (can vary by season), and earn a living stipend of $6,750 and an education award of $2,362 at completion of service. Position provides three week vacation during term of service. Interested applicants should e-mail resume to jen@youthgardenproject.org. For more information call 435-259-2326.  

GARDEN APPRENTICE:

Youth Garden Project AmeriCorps Program is seeking garden apprentices. Serve at the Youth Garden Project site assisting the head gardener with all aspects of growing on a two-acre organic farm. Will also assist with distribution of produce at the Farmers’ Market & creation of value-added food products. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the Youth Garden Project summer camp, which provides youth between the ages of 6 and 11 with fun, educational opportunities for 12 weeks of the summer. Applicants must be 17 years of age. If you are interested in learning about organic gardening, sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship, business management, environmental stewardship, the outdoors, or teaching, we encourage you to apply. Compensation is $2,700 for the term of service (450 hrs. total), with an education award of $1,250 at completion of the term of service. AmeriCorps service looks great on college & job applications. Garden Apprentice positions are available for Spring, Summer and Fall.  Applications are available at the Youth Garden Project, or by calling 435-259-2326 (BEAN). You may also e-mail a resume to jen@youthgardenproject.org.