CHARD Apprentice

New York Botanical Garden

Bronx, New York · Part-time

Title: CHARD Apprentice Reports To: Coordinator of Urban Agriculture Projects Position Summary 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 now serves as a local space for gathering, learning, and growing food. In 2023, over 2,000 lbs. of fresh produce were grown and distributed from space, and dozens of community members joined for harvest days, volunteer workdays, and community events. The farm is currently 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, with the support of Castle Hill community members and volunteers. The Karol’s Urban Community Farm CHARD (Castle Hill Agricultural Resident Development) Program is designed to support young residents of the Castle Hill Houses as they explore the agricultural field and related career options. CHARD Apprentices will report to the Coordinator of Urban Agriculture Projects for Bronx Green-Up. Specific Duties & Responsibilities CHARD Apprentices will be responsible for supporting Bronx Green-Up staff in facilitating

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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) Physical Demand & Work Environment While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, work outdoors in all weather conditions, stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and walk, use hand tools and power equipment, and lift and or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to perform tasks repetitively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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