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Green Teens Internship Program

The Green Teens Program is a paid youth workforce initiative that provides hands-on training in farming, food systems, and market operations. Participants join either a 10-week summer internship or a 10-month workforce program, gaining real-world experience in growing and distributing food.

Green Teens help cultivate over 100 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, assist with farmers’ markets and produce sales, and support daily farm operations. Each year, the program helps distribute 20,000 pounds of fresh produce to communities facing limited access to healthy food.

Participants also engage in outreach, workshops, and leadership opportunities, culminating in a capstone project. Graduates of the Workforce Program may apply to stay on as part-time instructors supporting TCAH’s community learning programs.

Our Youth Programs

Want to join one of our youth programs? Find out the eligibility requirements below:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet the following eligibility requirements. You must be:

  • Between 18-24 years of age
  • Able to commit to the program for the full 10 months, starting in March
  • (Preferably) a resident of Bed-Stuy, Far Rockaway, or closely surrounding neighborhoods
  • Willing to work outdoors and in all types of weather
  • Available to work 20-25 hours per week

The Green Teens Workforce Program will begin in March and include a rigorous three month training to cover the following subjects:

  • Food Justice 101
  • Agriculture 101
  • Horticulture
  • Business and Management
  • Self Development to prepare for the farm season

Other opportunities offered through the Workforce Program:

  • Become certified to prepare tax returns and work as paid assistants in the free tax prep service we offer
  • Work as a sous chef in one of our many nutrition education courses or cooking demonstrations
  • Attend food justice workshops or events to develop personal passions for farming and improved nutrition and bring them back to our communities

By the end of the Green Teens Workforce Program, we hope to help all participants develop:

  • An interest in food justice, agriculture, and nutrition
  • An appreciation for locally-grown, healthy foods
  • An understanding of food deserts and ways to combat them through urban farming
  • Increased knowledge around aquaponics/hydroponics
  • The skills to maximize production at our farms so that our harvest will be consistently bountiful

Apply Here

Before applying, please ensure that you meet the following eligibility requirements. You must be:

  • Between 14-18 years of age
  • Able to complete the program for the full 10 weeks, starting in July
  • (Preferably) be a resident of Bed-Stuy, Far Rockaway, or closely surrounding neighborhoods
  • Willing to work outdoors and in all types of weather
  • Available to work 20-25 hours per week

The Green Teens Internship program will begin in July and include an in-depth two week training program on how to:

  • Perform fieldwork
  • Run weekly farm stands
  • Lead volunteer groups
  • Conduct community outreach
  • Incorporate plant biology in farming practices
  • Properly wield tools
  • Execute community agreements
  • Engage in customer service
  • Behave in accordance with our protocols for attendance and work ethic

By the end of the Green Teens Internship Program, we hope to help all participants:

  • Increase community and individual access to fresh and healthy produce
  • Increase awareness and knowledge of the importance of nutrition and healthy eating
  • Promote environmental stewardship among children and youth
  • Foster sustainable food security through advocacy, activism, and community leadership

Apply Below

We are currently accepting applications for the Green Teen Internship Program. Apply today!

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