Job Description: Urban Grown Farm Intern
The Urban Farm (TUF ), a 501(c)3 non-profit, inspires excitement for learning through hands-on education and practical work experience, while fostering respect, responsibility, curiosity, compassion, and grit. As a community farm and education center we work to remove the barriers to entry for urban youth to engage and experience the benefits of local agriculture, land stewardship, animal husbandry in a holistic environment.
Position Summary
Supervised by TUF’s Executive Director, the Urban Grown Farm Intern is responsible for assisting with TUF’s agricultural operations which include the production of vegetables, herbs, and flowers on ¾ acre, and a hydroponic container farm. This position will assist the farm manager to ensure that the vegetable farm is planted and harvested, as well as engaging with members of the community about gardening and farming. Attention to detail and open communication is important. The position will also be responsible for the coordination of volunteers to assist in the growing operations, and may include some educational training for youth. There are also several dates where TUF has events: a farmers market and a farm dinner that will be required work days. This role is an exciting opportunity to help TUF’s agricultural operations maximize its impact on getting the freshest food out to folks in need.
Requirements
● Able to get to work on time
● Ability to lift 40lbs
● Ability to crouch and bend for extended periods.
● Passion or interest in organic farming practices, sustainability, and food justice
● Commitment to communities of color, Latinx, immigrant, refugee, historically marginalized, and asylum-seeking populations.
Preferred
● Basic experience and/or education in landscaping, gardening, farming, and or greenhouse work.
● Familiarity and experience with basic horticulture and plant rearing, i.e. seed-to-harvest work.
● Demonstrated experience contributing to small scale construction and landscaping projects
● Strong communication and people skills; ability to work well with others including volunteers, staff, and youth participants.
● Bilingual in English and Spanish is a bonus
What you will have learned
● Seed-to-harvest work using soil-based and hydroponic systems
● Soil science and environmental systems that go into food production
● Daily tasks: Harvesting Produce with attention to detail, Seeding, Planting, Weeding, Trellising, Pruning, and washing and packing vegetables and greens. Vertical Hydroponics in the Freight Farm: seeding, harvesting, sanitizing.
● Soft Skills to help organize and work with volunteers and corporate groups.
● Concepts: Soil health, farm design, perennial foodscaping, food safety and good agricultural practices
Work Environment
This position will require a indoor and outdoor physical labor. Hours will be variable based on special events and programming. Applicants must be able to lift 40lbs, stand and/or sit for long periods of time, and work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a part-time, temporary position requiring approximately 15-30 hours per week for a minimum of 9 weeks (guaranteed 130 hrs). Starting wage will be no less than the City of Denver’s defined liveable wage for FY 2026, with opportunity to exceed given experience and qualifications. This is a grant funded and term limited position. Fresh produce stipend included once production is ready.
To Apply
Send a letter of interest and resume to David DeMalteris, Horticulture Program Manager Ddemalteris@theurbanfarm.org. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until 4/10//2026. Please use the subject line “Urban Grown Farm Intern Application.”
The Urban Farm is currently hiring Summer Camp Counselors for our 2026 season
The Urban Farm (TUF) strives to provide the opportunity for urban youth to engage and participate in local food and agricultural systems by removing the barriers to entry such as land access, time, location and finances. TUF delivers experiential programs in animal husbandry, organic gardening, environmental education, and food security that provide practical and behavioral life skills for youth and young adults. Our aspiration is to foster compassion and resilience in people and inspire them to build sustainable, healthy, and equitable communities.
This position is responsible for facilitating weekly day camps for youth in a farm setting with both animal and plant interaction, crafts, and games. We are looking for fun, enthusiastic, attentive Camp counselors to lead, support, educate and motivate campers as they enjoy all that the TUF’s farm camps have to offer. This position will report to the Administrative & Education Coordinator of The Urban Farm and work collaboratively with other counselors as needed.
Dates & Times:
● Counselor Training: May 19th-23rd, and May 26th-30th | Times TBD based on group availability
● Storybook Farm (ages 4-5)
8:30am - 3:00 pm| Mon - Fri | June 9 - Aug 15
● Storybook Farm - HALF DAY (ages 4-5)
8:30am - 12:00 pm| Mon - Fri | June 9 - Aug 15
● Fun on the Farm (ages 6-7
8:30am - 3:00 pm| Mon - Fri | June 9 - Aug 15
● All Around the Farm (ages 8-9)
8:30am - 3:00 pm| Mon - Fri | June 9 - Aug 15
● Urban Farmer (ages 10-12)
8:30am - 3:00 pm| Mon - Fri | June 9- Aug 15
● All Counselors will have 1 scheduled week off from June 30-July 4th
Pre-care: 8:00am- 9:00am, After-care: 3:00-5:00pm
Essential Job Functions
● Lesson and activity preparation.
● Independently supervise up to 10 campers (ages 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12),
● Lead and delegate to Junior Counselor (ages 13-17) and High School Youth Leadership participants (ages 15-18) that will assist with camps
● Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents.
● TUF will provide counselors with a daily schedule with instructions for games, lessons, activities, and crafts which counselors are responsible for facilitating (we are also open to your suggestions and ideas!)
● Lead animal interactions with poultry, rabbits, goats, sheep, horses and donkeys.
● Eat snack and lunch with campers (all food and water is brought from home).
● Provide basic first aid (cuts, scrapes, stings), first aid and CPR training will be provided.
● Report details of incidents such rule violations or accidents with parents and camp staff; discuss camper participation and concerns with parents as needed.
● Take photos of campers during the day and upload them to a shared drive.
● Be prepared for full days of outdoor activities, often in hot weather and in some areas with limited shade. Camp is not canceled due to rain or inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors or sheltered areas.
● Ensure proper check-in and check-out procedures of campers.
● Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of camp facilities, tools, and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
● At least 18 years old.
● High School Diploma, equivalent, or active enrollment in school or GED program.
● Previous work or volunteer experience caring for 4 or more children ages 4-18 at once.
● Patient, responsible, respectful of nature and animals, and a good role model at all times.
● Able to engage children with enthusiasm and ensure their safety.
● Confident and capable when asked to work independently.
● Able to provide your own housing and transportation to and from the site each day.
● Not eligible for hire if ever convicted of child abuse, a crime of violence, unlawful sexual
behavior, a drug-related felony (past 5 years), or a pattern of misdemeanors (past 10 years).
Employment is pending successfully passing a criminal background check and fingerprinting as per required by the state.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
● Previous camp counselor or youth education experience.
● Bachelor's degree or active pursuit in environmental science, horticulture, education,
agriculture or similar field.
● Education or prior work experience involving livestock, animals, gardening and/or
horticulture.
● Experience working or volunteering outdoors (especially in environmental education)
● Flexible, adaptable, and able to remain calm when unexpected situations arise.
● Self-starting, and quickly able to find ways to make yourself helpful when working as
part of a team .
● Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
● First aid, CPR, or similar training is a plus.
● Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
● Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
● Requires prolonged movement, sitting and/or standing.
Requires a range of physical motion to complete tasks.
● Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close to far vision,
to include depth perception and visual accuracy.
● Can project confidently over large groups of people.
Compensation & Benefits
● $20-22.00 per hour based on experience and anticipated level of responsibility.
● Total hours ~ 30-35 hours/per week
A Free Urban Farm Membership for a Year
To Apply:
Send a brief letter of interest and resume to Jess Nelson, TUF’s Summer Camp Manager
camp@theurbanfarm.org.
In the letter of interest, please indicate any camp weeks that you are UNAVAILABLE to work.
In addition, please indicate if you are interested in a particular camp/age group.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until April 30, 2025. Please use the subject
line “Last Name_CampCounselor”.
Additional Information:
The Urban Farm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Employment is pending successfully passing a criminal background check and fingerprinting as per required by the state.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
camp counselor or education: 1 year (Preferred)
garden or livestock: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person