Summer temp

Description

Sustainability and Access (Farming) : The Penn Farm summer fellowship program is a unique and dynamic work experience. Fellows will develop skills in sustainable agriculture and learn how to implement climate resilient, regenerative farming techniques within an urban context.

All produce grown by summer fellows will be used in Penn Farm’s food access programs.

No farming experience is necessary, but applicants should be aware that farming is extremely physically demanding. Fellows are expected to arrive on time to scheduled shifts with the supplies they need for the day and be prepared to work in various weather conditions, such as high heat and rain during the summer months.

Farm work requires standing, bending over, or kneeling throughout the eight-hour farm shift, with breaks as needed.

Education : Penn Farm fellows will learn some of the foundational principles of food justice and gain a more complex understanding of the food system through our fellowship curriculum.

Fellows will use knowledge gained from the curriculum to assist Penn Farm leadership in developing educational materials and presenting to tour groups.

Specific Tasks will Include :

Sustainability and Access - Penn Farm (60%) :

• Conduct post-harvest processing for food access programs including washing, packing, and weighing produce; stocking the fridge and recording harvest metrics.
• Support program staff with volunteers, groups, and class visits to the Farm; collect attendance information of visitors to Penn Farm.
• Assist with maintenance and design of farm infrastructure including research, design, building, tool upkeep, and shed organization.
• Maintain a clean and organized farm space, shed, and fridge room.
• Assist with research into best practices for organic farming, integrated pest and disease management, etc.

Education Wellness at Penn offices (40%) :

• Complete the fellowship curriculum including readings, podcasts, videos, presentations and projects
• Curriculum Design : Work with fellowship cohort on developing teaching tools, lesson plans and best practices for use in Penn Farm programming
• Social-Media and Communications : Work with Wellness at Penn communications staff to share your experience through social media content including educational posts, newsletter articles, videos, etc.

Qualifications :

• Current undergraduate or graduate Penn student
• Ability to lift 50 pounds., complete challenging, outdoor work, and work outside in various weather conditions with breaks as needed
• Must be able to work independently and be a creative self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- must be able to work effectively with a team
• Experience with sustainable farming, gardening or garden education is preferred but not required

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This position schedule will range from 35-40 hours / week, typically Mon-Fri 9am-5pm with occasional evening or early morning work.

Department / School

Health and Wellness

Pay Range

$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Last updated : 2024-07-11

Salary : $7 - $15