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.

Job Title: Group Leader

Type: Part-time

Schedule: M-F 2pm-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 transporting 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 is 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
• Collaborate with the Program Management Staff and other Educators to plan and
execute Saturday programming
• 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

Salary range: $20/hr. - $23/hr.

How to Apply: Visit www.harlemgrown.org/careers and click the link to apply on our ADP
Career Center. Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Application Deadline: Rolling

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Hourly Range$20—$23 USD

At Harlem Grown, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where each individual feels as if their identity, experience, and values are represented and supported. We are dedicated to creating a space where children, especially those of color, are given the opportunity and skills to lead healthy and ambitious lives. We strongly believe in building a team that reflects and appreciates the underrepresented population of students, families, and people that we serve. Become a member of our family.