Interns will support the Farm Manager in running and maintaining one acre of intensively planted mixed vegetable, fruit, and flower production and educational areas. Interns will also help support the NYC Compost Project staff with on-site composting operations; including processing organics collected at food scrap drop-offs. We are looking for dedicated, hard-working individuals with a keen interest in urban farming and composting.

The Horticulture Department seeks individuals with an interest in public horticulture to assist with gardening work during the 2023 growing season. Under the supervision of QBG horticulture staff, interns will learn through hands on experience all aspects of maintaining a public garden, such as planting, weeding, watering, grooming and mulching in all weather conditions. Interns will be expected to work with volunteers who may come to us as individuals or as part of a group. During the months of July and August interns must be available to supervise a small group of teens as part of the City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

This internship is ideal for someone making progress towards a degree or certificate in horticulture, conservation studies, botanical or environmental education.