Urban assistant

Services For The Underserved, Inc.
New York, NY

Min

USD $16.61/Yr.

Max

USD $17.27/Yr.

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Urban Farms Assistant supports the program by assisting the Director, Manager, and Program Coordinators with operational tasks, including farming, gardening, landscaping, installation and maintenance, farm product development, and assisting with workshops and special events.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support farming operations at the SUS “community farms” with tasks that include, but are not limited to planting, weeding, watering, pruning, composting, and harvesting;
  • Support landscape management at SUS facilities and other locations with tasks that include, but are not limited to lawn mowing, weed-whacking, raking, and sweeping;
  • Support horticultural carpentry and masonry with projects that include, but are not limited to constructing raised beds, building trellising structures, and installing water features;
  • Assist in developing, making, and packaging SUS Urban Farms products, including assisting with beekeeping and honey harvesting;
  • Assist and/or instruct during workshops, trainings, and other activities;
  • Assist with special events, including the annual Harvest Lunch eon.


Requirements

Qualifications

Required Education And Experience

  • No required education or experience, though candidates must demonstrate an interest in learning and practicing horticulture.
  • Must be capable of lifting 40 lbs, and must have willingness and an ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, including temperature extremes, rain, and snow.
  • Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills, including the ability to follow instructions, ask questions when challenges arise, and work efficiently independently and in a team setting.


Preferred Qualifications & Skills

  • Preferred experience in horticulture in farming, gardening, landscaping, or similar work.
  • Comfort and/or experience with use of basic gardening and landscaping implements, including power equipment used in landscaping or garden carpentry is a plus.


Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected] .

ID

2025-17598
Posted 2025-10-06

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