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

[Larissa Nikola-Lisa]

Hi Britt,
Thank you for forwarding me this job opening. I am a former high school
teacher and I live in East Garfield Park. I'm pretty connected with the
community gardens around here, including "*What's Growing On?*"-- an urban
farm run by my neighbors, Dantrell and Kelly Larson, who used to work with
The Chicago Botanic Gardens in the job training program. I have a
significant amount of experience working with youth and I am familiar with
the Farm on Ogden, North Lawndale Christian Health Center, and The
Gardeneers.

'll submit my application shortly and my resume is attached for your
reference.

In gratitude,
Larissa

On Tue, May 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM Brittany Calendo <brittanycalendo at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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