Garden Greenhouse Intern

Who We Are

Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project, Inc. (UBHP) promotes health equity by providing communities in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx access to nutritious food, wellness resources, and educational opportunities. Our programs and initiatives empower individuals and families to lead healthier lives.

What You’ll Do:

We seek passionate, hardworking, and dedicated college students who want to support agriculture and community service. This internship is ideal for self-learners comfortable using study tools to enhance or gain new skills. The ideal candidate will love working with children, especially those between the ages of 4 and 13, and be comfortable in a people-facing role.

• Manage the farm stand’s day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth market flow and customer interaction during all market hours.
• To support planning, execution, and administrative needs, the Garden Leader will be present on-site during market hours and assist with off-site tasks during non-market hours.
• Lead fun and educational activities for kids (ages 4-13), including arts and gardening projects, while fostering a positive and engaging environment.
• Work alongside the team to partner with youth organizations to enhance the farm stand and community garden experience and expand community engagement in Harlem.
• Assist with growing and caring for seedlings in the greenhouse, learning best practices for sustainable agriculture.
• Utilize technology to support the garden’s greenhouse operations, marketing, and educational initiatives.
• Support Social Media & Promotions Help create content (photos, videos, graphics) for social media platforms to highlight the farm stand and garden. This includes assisting with social media campaigns and creating promotional graphics to increase engagement and awareness.

What You’ll Have:

• Passionate about agriculture, community service, and working with kids.
• Learning independently and using study tools to develop new skills and enhance your knowledge.
• Comfort with people-facing roles and a positive, approachable attitude.
• Basic tech-savviness and an interest in applying technology to agricultural and community-based work.
• A strong work ethic, the ability to manage tasks efficiently, and the dedication to seeing projects through.
• Flexibility to work on-site during farm stand hours and off-site when necessary.
• Experience with Graphic Design or Social Media: Knowledge of design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe) is a plus, as well as familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) to support promotional efforts.

What We’re Looking For:

• College students are interested in gaining hands-on experience in agriculture and community engagement.
• Self-starters who are motivated to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Comfortable individuals working directly with children (ages 4-13) and helping lead activities that promote growth, creativity, and learning.
• Passion for environmental sustainability and working in a community-driven space.
• Interest in developing skills in greenhouse management and sustainable agriculture.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with diverse community members.
• Time Management Skills: Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks within a limited timeframe, meeting deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift, especially in outdoor or weather-affected settings.
• Team-Oriented Mindset: While independent work is encouraged, a strong candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment, contributing ideas and working cohesively to achieve shared goals.
• Interest in Digital Marketing: Experience or a desire to learn about promoting events and programs online to engage with the community.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Increased skills in seedling production, greenhouse management, and sustainable agricultural practices.
• The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while helping improve local food security and community engagement.
• Experience planning, executing, and facilitating kids’ activities and working closely with local youth organizations.
• The chance to work in a collaborative, supportive, and community-focused environment, helping shape a unique program that impacts local youth and the broader community.
• Experience & Impact: You will have gained real-world experience in gardening, youth programming, and event management—all essential for building a strong resume in the agriculture, nonprofit, or community development sectors.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to contribute to a community-driven initiative that focuses on sustainability, food security, and educational growth.
• The chance to build meaningful connections with fellow interns, community members, and local organizations.
• Flexible hours to accommodate your academic schedule, with a mix of on-site and off-site work.

Intern Will Learn/Develop:

At Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project, Inc., everyone deserves an equal opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a difference. We are proud to be an inclusive organization that values diversity. UBHP does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status (including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services), genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, criminal history, domestic violence victim status, height, weight, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, transfer, and separation of employment.

Note:

Before applying, we encourage you to review our website, uptowngood.com and stnicholasmiraclegarden.org/, to learn more about our mission, initiatives, and impactful work in the community. Knowing about us will help you understand how your role will contribute to our goals.