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Join the Community Food Team!
Join the Community Food Team!
Taproot Collective’s Community Food Team is a six-week summer job opportunity for teens ages 14-15. As a member of this team, you will develop skills in organic gardening, farming, landscaping, construction, and community engagement through a youth-led model. You will work with community members at gardens and urban farms to research, design, and install projects like garden beds, composting/water systems, play spaces, art, fruit trees, and regenerative landscaping. At the end of the program, we’ll host a public event where you’ll present to community leaders about your experiences. No prior gardening, farming, or landscaping experience required.
The Community Food Team is part of the RochesterWorks Summer Youth Employment Program. Interested participants must apply at RocYouthEmployment.com (placement with Taproot cannot be guaranteed).
Jobs
Jobs
Youth Workteam Supervisor - 2 open positions
Youth Workteam Supervisor - 2 open positions
Position Description: Team Supervisors help lead our summer youth employment program, the Community Food Team (CFT). Each Team Supervisor will lead a team of interns and youth leaders ages 14 and up to complete projects at 3-4 gardens over a 6-week program. Team Supervisors will support Taproot’s youth-driven model by coaching CFT participants through project planning and implementation.
Position Type: Full-time, non-exempt, seasonal - June 23-August 15. Earlier start and later end dates available.
Application Deadline: applications accepted on a rolling basis until May 9, 2025.
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Internships
Internships
Team Leader Intern (age 18+) - 4 open positions
Team Leader Intern (age 18+) - 4 open positions
Position Description: The Team Leader is an 8-week internship that supports Taproot’s summer youth employment program, the Community Food Team (CFT). Team Leaders will work under the direction of a Team Supervisor, learning about positive youth development, community engagement, and food justice, while supporting and guiding youth interns ages 14-17.
Through a partnership with MCC, these internships are 300-hour AmeriCorps positions. Interns will receive biweekly stipends and an education award upon completion of the program.
Position Type: June 23-August 15, 40 hours/week.
Application Deadline: applications accepted on a rolling basis until May 9, 2025.
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Applications for 2026 summer employment opportunities in Monroe County and the City of Rochester for youth (ages 14-20) are open February 9th through April 17th. Click here beginning on Feb. 9th to apply!Applications for 2026-2027 after-school employment opportunities in Monroe County and the City of Rochester for youth (ages 14-20) through the RochesterWorks ROC Your Job (RYJ) Program will be accepted beginning September 2026. More information about the RYJ Program is available here.
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