ADULT INTERN PROGRAM

FARM SYSTEMS TRAINING PROGRAM

Call for Interns

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Grow Pittsburgh's Farm Systems Training Program offers intensive hands-on urban farm training to adult interns who are considering a career in urban agriculture and want to learn all aspects of the business from planting and harvesting to marketing and promotion.

Internships are six months in length, April 15 to October 15, and require an average commitment of 30 hours per week. Participants receive a stipend of $4,800.

Interns are not required to have previous agricultural experience or a post-secondary education. Skills are learned on the job within the context of a working farm.

The Training Program is based at Braddock Farms, Grow Pittsburgh's demonstration farm and social enterprise located just outside of Pittsburgh in the historic, post-industrial community of Braddock. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn different farming techniques through our Edible Schoolyard and Frick Greenhouse Projects. [We encourage applicants to read about all these projects on our website before applying.]

Grow Pittsburgh seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and employs organic techniques in its farm operations. Our vision of revitalizing urban neighborhoods, promoting environmental equity, and increasing food security guides our production of safe, affordable food.

Requirements:

At least 18 years of age

Ability to commit to the entire six-month period or time share a three-month period

Willingness to work flexible hours (including Saturdays) depending on farm needs

Willingness to receive instruction and follow training program

Ability to maintain daily activity logs

Good communication skills

Ability to work well with people of diverse ages, backgrounds and levels of experience

Ability to serve as a representative of Grow Pittsburgh within the community

In good physical health with an ability to lift 50 pounds

Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Areas of Training:

seed starting

planting and transplanting techniques

intensive growing and sequential planting

soil testing and remediation

raised bed construction and maintenance

hoop house construction and uses

greenhouse operation

integrated pest management

watering methods

cultivation and weeding

composting and vermiculture

harvesting and food processing

vegetable sales and distribution

farm stand operation

Send a resume, letter of application, and at least one recommendation to:

Grow Pittsburgh Training Program
400 N. Lexington Street, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

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You can also fax application materials to 412-473-2768.

    For more information contact the Executive Director, Miriam Manion
at 412-473-2542 or mmanion@growpittsburgh.org

     Application deadline is April 15, 2008

FILLED FOR 2008! PLEASE CHECK BACK NEXT YEAR!