Overview
Farm Trainee Jobs in Ogden, UT at Eden Streets
Farm Trainee: Grow Ogden Farm Job- 2025
Location: Grow Ogden Farm, 880 28th Street, Ogden, UT (northeast corner- next to Knox Building)
Position Type: Part-time, 12 hours per week, $12 per hour, April 1 to June 30, 2025, 13-week season
Work Hours: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm Tuesday through Friday – ends with crew team dinner
Position Summary:
As a Farm Trainee, you will work closely with the Farm Manager, Job Training Supervisor, and Trainee Advocate to gain valuable skills in sustainable agriculture while actively engaging in personal and professional development. This position provides a supportive and hands-on environment for individuals seeking to develop confidence, job skills, and life skills. Additionally, Farm Trainees will collaborate with staff to establish stability. The 13-week session ends with graduation and another job or your next step to vocation certification!
Responsibilities:
1. Hands-on Farming:
– Work alongside the Farm Manager to actively participate in all aspects of farming operations, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting.
– Learn and apply sustainable and organic farming practices.
2. Life and Job Skills Development:
– Engage in training sessions designed to enhance both agricultural skills and broader life and job skills.
– Collaborate with the Trainee Advocate to set personal development goals and track progress.
3. Community Engagement:
– Participate in community events and workshops to raise awareness about the farm’s mission and connect with local resources.
– Collaborate with team members to build positive relationships within the community.
4. Stable Employment Housing Support:
– Receive coaching from advocate – work together to remove barriers to stable or full-time employment
– Work with staff to establish and maintain secure housing during the duration of the program.
– Utilize available resources to address housing-related needs and challenges.
Qualifications:
– Age 17 or older
– Desire to learn and engage in sustainable agriculture.
– Commitment to personal and professional growth and long-term employment.
– Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate in a team setting.
– Openness to acquiring life and job skills through hands-on experience.
– English capabilities: basic speaking, reading, and writing
– Committed to showing up to work every day on time
– Capable of outdoor farm work – strong enough to lift up to 40 pounds
– Commitment and ability to work safely
– Able to work with others on the team
– Drug-free & committed to stay that way
Organization Overview:
Eden Streets is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals in rebuilding their lives through sustainable agriculture. Our farm, Grow Odgen focuses on cultivating fresh produce for donation to local food pantries. We are offering a unique opportunity for individuals seeking personal and professional growth to join our team as Farm Trainees.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief statement outlining your interest in the Farm Trainee position to [email protected]. Include any relevant experience or background that demonstrates your motivation for joining the program.
Eden Streets is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Application Deadline: 3/18/2025
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.50 – $12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
Are you committed to show up to work at the scheduled days and times on time and ready to work?
Ability to Commute:
Ogden, UT 84403 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Farm Trainee
Company: Eden Streets
Location: Ogden, UT
