GrowNYC Youth Workforce Development Summer Intern

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Description GrowNYC Youth Workforce Development Summer Intern Organization Information: GrowNYC is a 54-year-old environmental nonprofit organization helping more than 3 million New Yorkers by providing essential services and taking action to make NYC a livable city, one where every person can enjoy a healthier, more sustainable life. GrowNYC Programs include: - Our network of Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and the work of GrowNYC Wholesale ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, healthiest local food. - We build and support community and school gardens through volunteer days, technical assistance, training, grants and more. - We provide 70,000 children each year with programs that provide meaningful interactions with the natural environment. Summer Youth Workforce Development Internship: Position Summary: Over this six-week summer program, our Youth Workforce Development interns will rotate through each of GrowNYC’s programs: Education, Wholesale, Greenspace, and Food Access and Agriculture, completing a combination of hands-on fieldwork and coursework to learn more about GrowNYC’s environmental initiatives. Participants will gain valuable skills in horticulture, urban...