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Join the Community Food Team!
Join the Community Food Team!
Youth Workteam Supervisor
Youth Workteam Supervisor
Position Description: The Team Supervisor is an 8-week position that supports Taproot’s year-round staff in managing the Community Food Team (CFT), our summer youth employment program.
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 29, 2026 (or earlier) - August 26, 2026.
Application Deadline: applications accepted on a rolling basis until May 1, 2026.
Team Leader (age 18+)
Team Leader (age 18+)
Position Description: The Team Leader is an 8-week internship supporting Taproot’s summer youth employment program, the Community Food Team (CFT).
Team Leaders will work under the direction of a Workteam Supervisor, learning about positive youth development, community engagement, and food justice, while supporting and guiding youth interns ages 14-17.
Position Type: June 29-August 21, 2026, 40 hours/week.
Application Deadline: applications accepted on a rolling basis until May 1, 2026.
Att4 - Team Supervisor DescriptionYouth Workteam Supervisor
Youth Workteam Supervisor
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Hours: 40-45 hours/wk (with overtime pay). Monday-Friday, primarily 8:30-5:00 pm
Att7 - Team Leader DescriptionTeam Leader Intern
Team Leader Intern
Internships
Internships
Urban Agriculture Youth Intern
Urban Agriculture Youth Intern
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 your experiences to community leaders. 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, and placement with Taproot cannot be guaranteed.
➡️ View this PDF that walks you through the RocYouthEmployment application process.
Att1 - Youth Job Description**View/download the full description**
Application Deadline: applications accepted on a rolling basis until May 1, 2026.
Position Duration: July 13, 2026-August 21, 2026.
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.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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