Farm Apprentice Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Farm Apprentice 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320 Position Information Position Title Farm Apprentice Department Office of Sustainability -Group Pay Type Non Exempt Appointment Type (A) Term Hours Per Week 30 Number of weeks Other (Benefits Ineligible) other – # of weeks 12 Benefits Eligible No Benefits Geographical Regional Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement Yes Work Schedule Job Description General Scope of Duties The Community Agriculture Internship Program Coordinator is responsible for leading and mentoring summer interns in farm operations, leadership development, and community engagement. This role enhances the intern experience by providing direction in farm activities, fostering leadership skills, and facilitating meaningful interactions at Sprout Garden while collaborating with FRESH New London. This position would be best filled by a graduated student that has completed the internship already, giving a unique ability to enhance the experience beyond the capacity of a faculty mentor. This person would have an intimate understanding of the process of learning farm skills for the first time, growing personal leadership as part of a team, and connecting with the NL community from a student perspective. A graduate would be in an ideal position to enhance the student intern experience with leadership development, as well as support capacity of FRESH and Sprout’s programs through staff connections. This position plays a critical role in empowering interns through hands-on farming experience, leadership training, and community collaboration, ensuring a meaningful and impactful internship program at Sprout Garden in collaboration with FRESH New London.

General Duties and Responsibilities Farm Operations and Supervision:

Oversee and supervise summer interns in their daily farm work and operations. Meet weekly with faculty and community partners to plan growing season logistics/strategy, community engagement, and youth facilitation Teach essential agricultural skills, including cultivation, planting, maintenance, and crop planning. Conduct weekly meetings to outline tasks and goals for the week. Provide biweekly check-ins with interns to monitor progress and address challenges.

Leadership Development and Training:

Implement leadership development activities and training focused on: Leadership styles and self-awareness Group dynamics and teamwork Reflection and feedback Plan and conduct team-building exercises. Serve as a mentor and guide for interns in their leadership journey. Organize and facilitate at least three leadership training activities outside of biweekly check-ins, including: Initial team-building and goal-setting at the start of the summer Mid-program reflection and progress assessment End-of-program reflection to evaluate growth and learning outcomes Assist interns in planning, hosting, and facilitating individual or small-group education sessions for Fresh Youth and other youth groups throughout the summer

Community Engagement and Collaboration:

Establish and maintain positive relationships between Sprout Summer interns, FRESH New London staff, and FRESH youth summer groups. Foster the development of cross-generational relationships and learning by bridging the gap between faculty, community partners, and students Promote engaged participation in Sprout Garden and FRESH collaborations, including educational, social, and market events. Help to integrate principles of food justice and food sovereignty with the act of growing and distributing food

Communication and Coordination:

Act as a bridge for communication regarding food logistics, delivery, and campus tabling Lead communication efforts with food outlets, including staff and faculty on campus and FRESH CSA and market tabling. Ensure effective coordination of logistics for food distribution.

Program Development and Documentation:

Create a comprehensive guide for future Program Coordinators, including: Detailed list of responsibilities and expectations Plan for leadership development programming Contact information and guidelines for collaboration with Sprout Garden and FRESH New London Provide educational resources and context on local food systems and food justice. Document best practices and recommendations for future program enhancements. Help look for grants to fund the position in the future Education and Skills Must be a Connecticut College graduate. Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Driving Required No Salary Range $19.50 Note Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity. Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical. Posting Detail Information Open Date 06/18/2025 Applications accepted through 06/20/2025 Open Until Filled No