Community Roots

Garden Leader Application

Open to Ages: 17-24

Job Description: Garden Leaders will gain work experience and job skills by engaging in hands-on garden training while growing food in the Hunter School Garden to distribute to the community throughout the summer as they learn about food justice, food security, and organic farming practices.

Program Dates: Monday May 24th - Friday August 19

Graduation Event: Saturday August 21st

Work days: Monday-Thursday from 9am-1pm with breaks as needed

Pay: $15/hour and a weekly veggie share

Number of positions available: 5-6 Leaders

To apply, please complete and submit the form below. Alternatively, you can email your answers to the questions below to krmckisick@gmail.com with "Garden Leader Application" in the subject. A PDF of the application is available here.

Applications will be accepted through April 30th!

  • Resume should include past work experience, education, academic or training programs, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, scholarships received, etc. If you don’t know how to write a resume, you can contact the UAF writing center for help! Their 30-minute tutoring sessions are free and open to anyone in the community. Visit https://uaf.edu/writing-center to set up an appointment.
  • Note: These can be former or current employers, teachers, community leaders or anyone who knows you well and can advocate for you becoming a Garden Leader.