Group Leader

About Us

Harlem Grown’s mission is to inspire youth to live healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.

Harlem Grown operates 13 urban agricultural sites featuring 5 soil-based urban farms, 4 school gardens, 3 hydroponic greenhouses, and a mushroom chamber. All of our sites are located between 122 and 152 Streets in Central Harlem, Manhattan.

Since 2021, our programming has served over 10,000 youth in Harlem, we've produced and distributed over 100,000 servings of food, and diverted over 50,000 pounds of food scraps into local compost operations.

Our Programs

Harlem Grown provides youth and community development programs focused on urban farming, wellness, and sustainability through the lens of racial justice, food justice, social justice, and equity. Our youth focused programs include intensive school partnerships, educational farm tours, a summer camp, a Saturday enrichment program, monthly community events, an afterschool program, and our Mobile Teaching Kitchen. Our community development programs open to all ages include wellness workshops, special events, food scrap collection for composting, and fresh produce distribution to participants, volunteers, and neighborhood residents.

Type: Part-time

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 2pm-6pm; Wednesday and Fridays 1pm-6pm; Occasional Saturdays

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to fill the position of Group Leader.

This role will assist in developing and implementing program activities, lead pick-up of students

from their school building and transport them to the Harlem Grown after-school site. Support

with maintaining the day-to-day compliance of the After School Program. This includes

homework assistance, behavior management, administrative support, snack, activities,

education and career development, health & life skills, the arts, and urban farm education. Also

will serve as coverage support for staff when they are out and will maintain rules and regulations

while always keeping the youth needs the highest priority.

Responsibilities

Prepare Youth for Success

• 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. (i.e.: Homework Help)
• Maintain the area environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes.
• Teach and/or co-teach engaging, age-appropriate programs for children and their families in our partner schools, on our farms, and at community-based organizations.
• Be willing and able to modify schedules appropriately to respond to participants’ needs and any changes or situations that arise.

Program Implementation

• Assist in planning and implementation of services and activities such as urban farming, sustainability, leadership development, etc.
• Support with behavior management during program operation.

Supervision

• Always supervise the After School Program students in all areas of the site, while in the care of the program to ensure their health and safety.
• Serve as a role model for youth and reinforce Harlem Grown’s values of honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Work as a team member to support Harlem Grown initiatives and programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• HS Diploma
• 1-2 year’s experience working with children
• 1-2 years' experience working in an afterschool setting
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

One Medical Coverage

401(k) Plans with Company Matching available

FSA available

English

Bilingual a plus+