Community Food Intern Garden Programs

Neighbour to Neighbour Centre, Hamilton, ON

Neighbour to Neighbour (N2N) is looking for an energetic and detail-oriented community food intern to join our team working to lead our community to an improved quality of life. This position description outlines the responsibilities of the Community Food Intern Garden Programs job.

N2N runs community garden programming and workshops throughout the summer. These programs are intended to provide community building and skill development. We strive to offer programming in our community for all ages, and following our Safe(r) Space Policy.

POSITION DETAILS
NOTE: Positions are dependent on confirmation of Service Canada, Canada Summer Jobs funding. Therefore, the term length may vary and is subject to change.

• Position term: 270 hours over 9 weeks
• Employment start date: May 5, 2025
• Hours of work:30 hours/week
• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, with some evening work required.
• Wage rate per hour: $21.30

ELIGIBILITY NOTES

These positions are available pending funding through Service Canada, Canada Summer Jobs, which requires that all intern applicants:

• Can complete the full hours before August 30, 2025;
• Are between 15 and 30 years of age;
• Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Garden Skills Coordinator and the Manager of Garden Skills & Childrens Programs, the interns responsibilities will be to:

• Assist with planning and delivery of 3x weekly garden program with garden participants
• Assist with supporting 3 gardens: a plot-based garden, teaching, and sharing garden including planting, seeding, watering, weeding, pruning, harvesting, pest and disease management, etc.
• Other duties as required

WHAT YOULL LEARN

• Process of developing, organizing, and facilitating programs focused on community development, social justice and skill building for diverse groups of people under the guidance of the supervisors
• Creating and updating resources and programs such as handouts and manuals
• Promoting our work by developing and sharing outreach materials through social media
• Promoting justice and dignity through community-based programming

QUALIFICATIONS

• Some experience or interest in growing food and gardening including knowledge of plants and food crops
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions (intern will not be asked to work in unsafe weather)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Computer literacy in common office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience or commitment to working with diverse communities (people of different ages, abilities, backgrounds, and incomes) in a competent, inclusive manner

ASSETS (ideal but not required)

• Experience developing and facilitating workshops or other educational programming
• Experience working with volunteers and community members in a leadership capacity
• Knowledge of, lived experience of, and/or commitment to issues of hunger, poverty, social justice
• Ability to speak a language relevant to the neighbourhood (e.g. Spanish, Arabic, or Kurdish)
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Access to vehicle or bicycle gardens are based at 2 locations

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected], with "CFC Intern Garden Skills application" in the subject header. No generic applications will be considered. All applications must be received by April 25, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

Neighbour to Neighbour is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

Neighbour to Neighbour Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from equity seeking and deserving groups. We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to embody and best demonstrate equity, inclusivity, and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees.

If you require accommodation during the application and recruitment process , please contact Human Resources at 905-574-1334 Ext 209 as soon as possible.