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 on-site Farm Stand every Saturday during the summer and by attending our annual fundraising gala.

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Intern Qualifications

• Must be between 16 and 20 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 50 lbs

• Able to work in a variety of weather conditions

• Able to work Saturdays

Work Schedule

May 2nd - 30th 

Saturdays, 9am - 2pm

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June 1st - August 1st 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturdays

9am - 2pm

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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 thorough 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

2020 Applications will be available on Monday, March 16th. Keep checking back to apply online, or come by one of the City Sprouts locations at the end of March to pick up a printed application

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If you'd like to be notified when we are taking applications, please fill out the form on 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