Youth Interns will work with the Garden Supervisor and Tyonek Grown Program Manager to accomplish day-to-day management of the Tyonek Garden. You will learn skills in farming and gardening, including plant care, composting, pest management, harvest practices and more. No gardening experience required!

Status: Seasonal, Part-Time

Pay rate: $15/HR

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planting seeds and vegetable starts in the garden
• Watering and weeding crops
• Data collection
• Following instructions and attention to detail
• Vegetable harvesting
• Vegetable sales and marketing
• Making and maintaining compost
• Agricultural training
• Participate in Youth-Elder food system interviews
• Other tasks as assigned

POSITION DETAILS

• Must be 14-20 years old
• 20-30 hours per week
• Position begins May 26th, 2025
• Reports to Tyonek Grown Program Manager and Garden Supervisor
• Internship is 12 weeks long and flexible schedules will be considered

TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest (at least a half page in length) explaining your interest in this position and gardening. Include any relevant experience you may have, as well as your contact information (phone and email). Submit your letter to [email protected] by Friday, April 25th, at 5pm.