The Urban Farms Intern will participate in a 12-week summer program, starting in early June through mid-August, that introduces the application of horticulture as a therapeutic tool, as an employment pathway, and as a device for nutrition and food-use education for underserved New Yorkers facing a range of challenges. The intern works closely with the Urban Farms team in coordinating program activities while learning therapeutic horticulture techniques in a supported environment.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Meet and work with staff to understand how therapeutic horticulture is integrated into S:US services.
• Learn basic horticultural techniques and group education practices.
• Perform fieldwork in S:US community garden spaces, interacting directly with people served by S:US.
• Design and lead workshops for people served by S:US with guidance and support from the Urban Farms team.

III. KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Compassion and Sensitivity: Shows genuine interest in others and sensitivity to clients’ and team members’ goals, ideas, concerns, and needs.

• Creativity and Curiosity: Remains constantly open to learning new ideas. Thinks innovatively about challenges or goals.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated interest in horticulture, urban agriculture, nutrition, food security/food justice, or social services/human services through academic study, volunteer experience, or other experiences.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.

V. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Upper-level undergraduate students or graduate students preferred.

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. 

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.  

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.