Urban Farm Intern

Randall's Island Park Alliance is seeking Urban Farm Interns for a four-week summer internship in New York, NY. The role involves hands-on work in maintaining the Urban Farm, assisting with educational programs, and participating in workshops. Interns will work 24 hours per week, with a pay rate of $17/hour. Ideal candidates should be 18+, interested in agriculture and outdoor programming, and able to perform physical tasks.
Randall's Island Park Alliance, Inc.

Job Opening Notice

Posting Dates: May 20, 2025– Until Filled

Job: Urban Farm Summer Intern (4)

Job Type: Internship; Seasonal; Contracted; 24 hours per week

Duration: 4 Weeks (July 14 – August 7)

Schedule: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Thursdays 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM and Fridays 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Pay Rate: $17.00/hour

Work Location: Randall's Island Park, New York, NY 10035

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

This internship is part of a four-week summer program, designed to provide hands-on experience, cross-departmental learning and professional development in urban environmental/non-profit careers. Interns will contribute to field-based projects at Randall’s Island Park, while participating in workshops, career panels, and a culminating project. Interns will contribute in a meaningful way to the Park and the organization and will gain foundational experience in a professional setting. Funding for the program has been generously provided through the Pinkerton Foundation.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Urban Farm Intern will report to the Urban Farm Manager and Urban Farm Lead. They will work alongside other members of the Urban Farm team, interns and volunteers to maintain the Urban Farm on Randall’s Island. The Intern will assist with event logistics on the farm and will be required to work on-site.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist farmers with preparation and maintenance of the Urban Farm including soil cultivation, digging, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, trellising, planting, and composting.
• Assist farmers in facilitating educational field trips and public programs held on the Urban Farm.
• Kindly, enthusiastically, and respectfully interact with park patrons and all farm visitors.
• Assist with programming events, department-wide, as needed.
• Perform other general tasks as assigned.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• 18 years of age and above.
• Interest in agriculture, farming, food, composting, urban green spaces, etc.
• Interest in working with children in hands-on, outdoor programming.
• Motivated and punctual, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use light power equipment and hand tools.
• Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather, under strenuous conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor; must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to collaborate and create positive working relationships.
• Ability to shift priorities and focus, when needed.
• Detail-oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness on the farm and throughout the park.
• Ability to answer questions from park patrons in a friendly and welcoming manner.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Basic gardening/landscaping skills
• Interest in public parks and the environment.
• Experience working with the public.
• Good communication skills.

To apply, please complete an application online at:

www.randallsisland.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe in a diverse and an inclusive workplace and environment.

RIPA maintains confidentiality of all applications and therefore will never contact a present employer without prior consent from the applicant.