Assistant Grower

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Grower

Location: Legal Address - Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Position Type: Seasonal

Shift: Day

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week, July 2026 through October 2026

To sustain and enhance the Hudson Valley’s inspirational beauty and health for generations to come.

• Advocate and mentor for urban agriculture, assist in outreach to build a strong volunteer base, and promote the farm's produce distribution systems.
• Assist the Urban Farmer with daily farm-related tasks including planting, weeding, harvesting, irrigating, soil maintenance, pest management, food distribution, general maintenance, cleanup.
• Collaborate with the community to promote urban farming, assist with workshops, and educate residents on urban farming practices.
• Engage with volunteers and help lead volunteer workdays on the Farm.
• Assist in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
• Help keep the farm tidy and presentable.
• Work with community garden members to keep the community garden plots maintained and productive.
• Assist community gardeners as required.
• Assist with free community farmstand.
• Keep records of community feedback.
• Engage with visitors, provide information on produce, and promote sustainable farming practices.
• Help maintain farm infrastructure such as the toolshed, greenhouse, irrigation systems, fencing, etc.
• Collaborate with local food system partners to advance initiatives that develop land stewardship and agricultural skills in local youth.
• The responsibilities may change based on evolving needs of the Pershing Community Farm.

• Interest in community engagement, urban agriculture, or sustainable food systems.
• Enthusiastic and collaborative approach to community organizing and outreach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to perform tasks associated with farming and garden maintenance, including lifting, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, community-centered environment.
• Bilingual Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Part-time, seasonal position working 15 hours per week from July 2026 through October 2026 at starting rate of $25 per hour.

Scenic Hudson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. Decisions related to all terms and conditions of employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.