New Britain ROOTS

Title: Summer Program Assistant
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/2-8/8 with some flexiblity
Hours: 32-38/week Mon-Fri, with the possibility of one or two weekend days over the summer.

Job Description:

ROOTS is seeking an intern to serve as a Summer Programs Assistant from June through August. The Program Assistant will work in all facets of our summer programming and in partnership with our summer staff.

The candidate will have the following responsibilities;

Farm To Summer School (25%)

Gather curriculum materials and program supplies for staff at our 3 summer school locations.
Serve as a substitute in the event an assistant educator is absent from the program (Elementary and middle school).

Farmers Markets (25%)

Staff the Farmers’ Market Booth each Wednesday and assist those participating in our market “Bee Bucks” program.
Provide staffing assistance when needed on our mobile farmers market.

City Growers – Youth Employment (25%)

Assist in supervising high school-aged youth employed in ROOTS’ City Growers program.
Harvest produce from gardens for delivery to food pantries or Farmers’ Market.
Provide general upkeep and garden maintenance to 10 community and school gardens when programs are not in session.

Community Fridge Program (25%)

Coordinate volunteers for the community fridge program.
Coordinate donations for community fridge.

The Program Assistant will work directly with and be supervised by ROOTS' Program Manager, Jenna Van Donselaar. They will be expected to attend weekly staff meetings to discuss their progress, goals, and outcomes. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working with others outdoors. Candidates that have a passion for food and social justice will especially enjoy this experience.

Career Experience:

The successful intern will gain valuable experience in community engagement; organizational skills; urban agriculture and gardening, communication, and youth development. Interns will gain the experience of working in a small non-profit setting.

Suggested College Majors:

Students interested in Public Health, Earth/Environmental Sciences, Agriculture/Horticulture, Sustainability, Education, Food justice, Community Development, or Social Sciences would be a great fit for the organization.

Applicant Requirements:

Intern must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Experience working with youth and/or children preferred.

How to apply:

All ASF Scholars will recieve an email with the access code and instructions on how to apply through the scholarship portal. If you have any questions about your eligiblity or the application you can contact Heather Hokunson at hhokunson@asfdn.org, 860-612-4291 or by text.