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About the Role
The Karol’s Urban Community Farm CHARD (Castle Hill Agricultural Resident Development) Program supports young residents of the Castle Hill Houses in exploring agricultural fields and related career options. Apprentices will gain experience in urban agriculture, community leadership, and environmental education.
Responsibilities
- Support staff in facilitating weekly free produce distribution.
- Lead community workdays and events.
- Perform general farm care, including weeding, seeding, transplanting, watering, pest management, and basic carpentry.
- Support community outreach projects, such as tabling, distributing materials, and creating flyers and signs.
- Suggest and develop independent projects with staff guidance.
- Participate in job readiness training and career-related skill-building.
Requirements
- Must reside in the Castle Hill Houses (preferred) or other NYCHA Development.
- Have an active interest in developing skills in urban agriculture, community leadership, and environmental education.
- Have experience volunteering or working at Karol’s Urban Community Farm (preferred).
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Part-time
- Temporary
Salary/Compensations
- $18 Per Hour
About the Company
- Karol’s Urban Community Farm is a 1.3-acre urban farm located in the New York City Housing Authority's Castle Hill Houses.
- Founded in 2022, the farm serves as a local space for gathering, learning, and growing food.
- In 2023, over 2,000 lbs. of fresh produce were grown and distributed.
- The farm is stewarded by NYBG’s Bronx Green-Up, in partnership with the New York City Housing Authority’s Farms and Gardens Program and Castle Hill Houses Residents Association.