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Youth Employment Program Facilitator – Summer Only

Location: Troy Farm (500 Troy Dr., Madison, 53704) & Goodman Youth Farm (5017 Sudbury Way, Madison, 53714)

Position Type: Part-time at 24 hours per week, LTE Non-Exempt

Wage: $16/hour

Start Date: June 5, 2023

End Date: August 25, 2023

Benefits: 5 hours paid time off

Position Overview

The Youth Employment Program Facilitator will facilitate a high school-aged youth employment program from June-August 2023. The facilitator will assist with creating and implementing a 10-week employment program primarily at our Goodman Youth Farm location that provides opportunities for youth to earn income working at Rooted Farm and Education sites. At the same time, the facilitator will guide youth through many different aspects of the food system, including agriculture, culinary arts, food justice, and community engagement. Whenever possible, the facilitator will follow our youths’ lead to help them gain experience and develop skills around their interests while supporting them in completion of tasks at each site.

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You can also apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to Sarah Karlson at [email protected] OR mailing your cover letter and resume to:

ATTN: Sarah Karlson
Rooted
2702 International Lane, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53704

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Review of applications will begin April 17, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

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Rooted is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We strongly encourage applications from diverse applicants of all ages. Rooted is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.