Employment Opportunities

 NHCO is seeking a youth garden Intern to help grow produce for low-income families and learn more about vegetable gardening. Duties include:

• Working under the Garden Coordinator to help maintain the garden through field preparations, planting, cultivation, harvesting and packing crops to be distributed at NHCO’s three food pantries

• Assist volunteers as needed

• Record amount of food grown and distributed to food pantries

Site Location: 119 Davis Ave, Bellevue, PA 15202

Hours and Timeline:

• Position will begin June 2025 and go through August 2025 during summer break

• 10-12 hours/week average, flexible schedule, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm

Compensation: $16/hour

Knowledge and Skills the Intern May Acquire:

• Networking in local community

• Improved problem solving and communication skills

• Greater understanding of food insecurity, suburban poverty, and food justice

• Build resume for future education and career opportunities

• Marketing and social media practices

• Volunteer coordination

• Sustainable and intensive urban agriculture practices

Requirements: 

• Must be prepared to do physical work outside in all types of weather including heat and rain

• Have a positive and attitude and be willing to learn

• Interest in gardening and sustainability

• High School student in NHCO’s service area (Northern Allegheny County)

• Must possess valid Work Permit if under age 18

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Kate Robson at kerobson@NHCO.org. Applications must be submitted no later than May 1, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  It is the policy of NHCO to follow a non-discriminatory application of all employment practices, including but not limited to, benefits, compensation, corrective action, placement, recruitment, selection, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national