[Communications] {AUA} Paid Summer Internship with Windy City Harvest Youth Farm

[Brittany Calendo]

Windy City Harvest is accepting applications for summer internship with our
Youth Farm program! This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in
urban agriculture, food systems, and community-based work with a leading
program at the Chicago Botanic Garden's urban agriculture farms in North
Lawndale and Washington Park.
Learn more and apply here:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=21ef98a3-d325-4110-a85a-7729320b6f80&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=587574&lang=en_US
*Internship Highlights*

   - *Hands-On Urban Agriculture Experience*: Interns work alongside high
   school students on sustainable farms in Chicago's North Lawndale and
   Washington Park communities, engaging in activities like planting, weeding,
   harvesting, and general farm maintenance.
   - *Youth Mentorship and Leadership*: Interns assist in training 16 to 19
   high school students in organic farming techniques, facilitate
   team-building exercises, and lead weekly hands-on lessons for small crews,
   fostering leadership and communication skills.
   - *Community Engagement*: The role includes acting as a resource for
   program information for project partners, community members, and Chicago
   Botanic Garden staff, as well as assisting with tours and supporting
   additional program and operational needs.

*Ideal Candidate Profile*

   - *Experience with Youth*: Candidates should have experience working
   with youth; a background in outdoor or experiential education is a plus.
   - *Adaptability and Physical Stamina*: The role requires flexibility to
   respond to shifting schedules and program needs and the ability to perform
   physical labor in all weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat.
   - *Positive Attitude and Team Player*: A positive, solutions-oriented
   attitude and a genuine interest in the intersection of youth development
   and urban agriculture within a fast-paced and collaborative environment are
   essential.

Please share with your networks. If you have any questions about the
position, you can reach out to Rocio Pantoja at rpantoja at chicagobotanic.org if
you have any questions!
Best,
Britt Calendo

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