Green Heart Project Youth Internship Program (YIP) - Crew Member Job Description - Summer 2026

Sep 13, 2026

The Green Heart Project Youth Internship Program (YIP) provides a seasonal, non-exempt crew role for young adults to support urban farms and school gardens in Charleston, SC. The seasonal schedule runs June 8 to July 16, 2026, with 25 hours per week and no travel requirement. Crew Members focus on garden maintenance and produce sales, educational engagement, and community engagement, including operating an on-site farm stand and participating in workshops and field trips. Pay ranges from $12/hour for new employees to $13/hour for returning employees.

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Job Title and Classification

Position Summary

Areas of Focus

Core Responsibilities and Duties

Garden Maintenance and Produce Sales

Educational Engagement

Community Engagement

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Age and Education

Schedule and Transportation

The Green Heart Project’s Youth Internship Program (YIP): Crew Member Job Description | Job Title: | Crew Member | Position Type/ Classification: | Seasonal / Non-Exempt | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Location (Zip Code) : | Charleston, SC 29403 | Travel Required: | 0% | | Reports to: | Program Director | Pay Range: | $12/hour for new employees, $13/hour for returning employees | | Weekly Hours: | 25 hours per week | Schedule: | June 8-July 16 , 2026 , Monday-Thursday | | Position Summary: Crew Members work with a team of peers to help maintain Green Heart’s network of urban farms and school gardens. Key responsibilities include growing and harvesting fruit and vegetable crops, landscape maintenance, and engaging with community members while helping to run the on-site farm stand. Crew Members also participate in a variety of educational workshops, field trips, and community engagement opportunities focused on deepening their knowledge and skills in urban farming and cooking, as well as developing their leadership, teamwork, and workplace skills. | | | | | Areas of Focus: Garden Maintenance and Produce Sales (60%) , Educational Engagement (25%) , Community Engagement ( 15%) | | | | | CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Garden Maintenance and Produce Sales (60%)
▪ Growing and harvesting fruit and vegetable crops, and surrounding landscape maintenance
▪ Assisting with running the onsite farm stand, including pricing, and selling produce to customers
▪ Other duties/tasks as assigned.
Educational Engagement (25%)
▪ Engaging in learning sessions focused on the development of career and life skills.
▪ Participating actively in field trips.
▪ Other duties/tasks as assigned.
Community Engagement (15%)
▪ Working with other local organizations who serve our community through growing and/or cooking food.
▪ Other duties/tasks as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ This role has no direct reports.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
▪ 14-18 years of age by program start date.
▪ Completion of 9th grade by program start date.
▪ Reliable transportation and ability to work Monday-Thursday for the entirety of the six-week program (June 8-July 16) | | | | | PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
▪ Strong interest in learning about urban agriculture and willingness to work hard in the garden. No prior gardening experience required.
▪ Ability to demonstrate respect for self, others, and surroundings.
▪ Ability to effectively collaborate and build positive relationships with fellow employees and community members.
▪ Ability to receive constructive feedback.
▪ Openness to new experiences and commitment to being actively engaged in all activities.
▪ Prior participation in the Green Heart Project, either as an intern, student, or volunteer.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
▪ Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions, including but not limited to, exposure to extreme temperatures such as heat or cold.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50lbs. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Last Updated By: | Erin Snow | Date/Time: | Feb 2025 | The Green Heart Project believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our mission. We encourage applications from candidates ofall races, religions, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Additional Information: The Green Heart Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Crew Member in the YIP program?

Crew Members support urban farms and school gardens by growing and harvesting produce, assisting with landscape maintenance, helping run the on-site farm stand, and participating in educational workshops and community engagement activities.

What is the schedule and work arrangement for the Summer 2026 program?

The program runs from June 8 to July 16, 2026, with 25 hours per week and a Monday–Thursday schedule. Travel is not required.

What qualifications are required to apply?

Applicants must be 14–18 years old by the program start date and have completed 9th grade. They must have reliable transportation and be able to work Monday–Thursday for the full six-week program.

Sep 13, 2026

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