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Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Youth Engagement Lead student pick-up from local Public Schools to Harlem Grown after-school site Assist with prep and delivery of activities that prepare youth for academic success.

Requirements Summary

Required High School Diploma or equivalent 18 years or older Minimum 2 years of experience teaching, coaching, or facilitating programs with children under age 13 years.

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Harlem Grown is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability and nutrition. We operate local urban farms, increase access to and knowledge of healthy food for Harlem residents, and provide farm-based development programs to Harlem youth.

Founded in 2011 by Tony Hillery with one school partnership, one urban farm and an idea to help Harlem children, today Harlem Grown’s farms and greenhouses are used as classrooms and as venues to cultivate a connection to the environment and food among young people. Harlem Grown operates 14 urban agricultural sites featuring soil-based urban farms, hydroponic greenhouses, and a mushroom chamber. All of our sites are located between 122^nd and 152^nd Streets in Central Harlem, Manhattan.

Harlem Grown cultivates deep community roots by growing fresh food, strong youth, and lasting relationships. We meet children where they live, learn, and grow—offering opportunities that extend beyond our farms to the classroom and into their futures. Through Food and Farm Education, we help youth build healthy habits, leadership skills, and a deeper connection to their community. Our urban farms provide free produce and nutritious meals for families while creating joyful spaces for connection and support. Through 14 urban farms and year-round programming, we provide free produce, nutritious meals, and cooking lessons while creating joyful spaces for connection and support. In addition, our programs increase economic opportunity for families and develop leadership and advocacy skills so participants can drive transformational change in their communities.

At Harlem Grown, we grow healthy children and communities through hands-on education, access to resources, and long-term youth support. Our Food and Farm Education —including summer camp, in-school and after-school programs, mobile education, service learning, and farm tours—delivers farm-based lessons to children in our community. We offer free community resources like farmstands, Saturdays on the farm, and events that provide fresh food and create spaces for support and connection. Through academic support, internships, and career readiness programs, we help our young people build confidence and skills to thrive from elementary school through adulthood.

Responsibilities

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Required 

→High School Diploma or equivalent

→18 years or older

→Minimum 2 years of experience teaching, coaching, or facilitating programs with children under age 13 years.

→Necessary content knowledge, experience, and skills to effectively implement activities as required

→Ability to engage and motivate youth across grades K–5.

→Strong classroom management and communication skills.

→Comfort working outdoors and doing hands on garden work

→Ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 50lbs of gardening and programming supplies

→Energetic, reliable, and team-oriented; able to work independently and collaboratively.

→Commitment to Harlem Grown’s mission.

→Meet OCFS background check requirements.

Preferred 

→Strong connection to Harlem or similar urban communities.

→Associate’s degree in education, youth development, social work, or related field.

→Familiarity with DYCD COMPASS program standards and OCFS SACC regulations.

→Experience integrating sustainability, urban farming, or nutrition education into instruction.

→Bilingual (Spanish fluency a plus)

Hourly Range

$21—$24 USD

At Harlem Grown, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where each individual feels as if their identity, experience, and values are represented and supported. We are dedicated to creating a space where children, especially those of color, are given the opportunity and skills to lead healthy and ambitious lives. We strongly believe in building a team that reflects and appreciates the underrepresented population of students, families, and people that we serve. Become a member of our family.