ENTERPRISE DIVISION Green Initiatives POSITION: YOUTH YARDNER Non-exempt/full-time Summary: Under the direction of the Farm Manager, the Youth Yardners will assist with community outreach and engagement. The Youth Yardner will also maintain the growing grounds and all farm-related activities as well as provide support for all installation and maintenance of neighborhood-based garden installations. This is a 24-month position for approximately 30 hours per week. Must complete the Watts Growers Certification training; assist with plant production and maintenance of the growing grounds; assist volunteer with community-based garden installations in the Program; assist residents with long-term maintenance of community –based garden installations; assist with community engagement and outreach for farm activities and programming; support composting efforts. Qualifications: Youth ages 18-24; no prior farm or gardening experience required; effective verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required along with interest in urban agriculture, gardening, or farming; willingness to learn. Compensation based on experience: $15.00-$18.00/hr.