Garden 2 Market Crew Leader
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Start Date: 06/15/2026 Compensation: $21/hr for approx. 21 hours per week for 10-11 weeks.
Hours: Approximately 21 hours per week
* Start and end dates can be flexible, depending on availability, for a maximum of 11 weeks
About Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA): VCPA preserves, supports, and promotes the ecology, recreation, cultural arts, and history of Van Cortlandt Park.
Garden 2 Market Crew Leader: The Garden 2 Market Crew Leader (G2M Crew Leader) will work alongside Van Cortlandt Park Alliance staff in leading the summer Garden 2 Market Internship. The Crew Leader will be responsible for supporting 6 high school G2M interns as they learn how to maintain a garden, run a farm stand, and explore issues of the local food system.
Ideal applicants are excited to spend their summer working outside as role models for youth. They have relevant experience or courses in horticulture, education, food systems, or running a farm stand. They are passionate about a local, just food system, and have a willingness to teach others while learning new skills.
Training dates in June will explore youth development and leadership principles and cover specific skills needed for the maintenance of the garden and running a farm stand. The Crew Leader will also obtain their Servsafe Food Handlers Certificate. The Crew Leader reports directly to the Program Director.
Responsibilities/Duties
Typical week: (times may vary)
- Co-lead interns in horticultural and food system education on Mondays, 9:30am-4:30pm (unpaid lunch)
- Work alongside interns in garden work on Tuesdays, 9:30am-1:30pm
- Assist in running the market on Wednesdays, 11am-8pm (unpaid lunch break)
- Work with VCPA staff to prepare activities for each week, maintain market records, place market orders, determine tasks for garden work and more on Fridays, 10am-2pm
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must have completed one year of college.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and positive attitude.
- Experience working with youth.
- Experience working outdoors in all weather.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
TO APPLY:
Send resume, cover letter to: sara@vancortlandt.org
Deadline to apply: April 26th, 2026
Contact Information
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
Contact Name: Sara Kempton
Email: sara@vancortlandt.org
Phone: 718-601-1553