Urban farming internship

The City Sprouts Summer Urban Farming Internship provides part-time employment to 16 young adults, training them in agriculture, horticulture, culinary arts, public health, and life skills. Additionally, they gain experience in customer service, job readiness, and leadership, as they work as a team to manage our Decatur Urban Farm and plots at City Sprouts South.

You can support our interns by visiting our Farm Stand at the Gifford Park Neighborhood Market every Friday evening between June and September and by attending our annual fundraising gala.

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Qualifications

• Must be between 15 and 21 years of age

• Eligible for Free and Reduced Meals

• Interested in: Agriculture, Horticulture, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or Education

• Reliable means of transportation (can include public transportation)

• Able to lift up to 35 lbs

• Able to work in a variety of weather conditions

• Able to work Saturdays in May and August and some Friday evenings

Work Schedule

June 1st - August 1st 

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

9am - 3:30pm

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August 8th - 29th 

Saturdays, 9am - 2pm

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Job Responsibilities

• Assist with regular crop maintenance including planting, watering, weeding, harvesting

• Sell produce at the farm stand

• Promote City Sprouts to the community through site visits, school visits, presentations and events

• Cook, serve meals and clean up for team and guests

• Clean inside and outside of the Education Center

Campus Locations

City Sprouts North

4002 Seward St.

City Sprouts South

1815 N St.

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Pay

$10.00/hour

Our 2020 internship application is now closed. If you are interested in receiving updates on the 2021 internship, please fill out your information in the form to the right. 

Learn more about our 2019 interns in our annual Season Reflections pamphlet. 

Back row:

Alauna, Jaun, Mia, Cris, Keegan, Cassie, Jean

Middle Row:

Alex, Suzana, Lar, Eh Doh Pah, Jailaiyah, Neh,

Front Row:

Nye, Pah, Jess