Apply for the Apprenticeship Program

This program is intended for adults that are interested in: 

  • pursuing careers in urban agriculture, mentoring children and making an investment in themselves and the North of Howard community,
  • gaining transferable skills and experience needed to succeed in the workforce, 
  • and/or would benefit from the therapeutic nature of working with plants. 

In order to qualify to participate you must: 

  • Meet one or more of the following criteria:
    • Be from and/or live in the North of Howard community
    • Qualify for governmental aid such as SNAP
    • Have a barrier to employment, such as a criminal record, no work experience, lack of reportable work experience in the formal economy, etc.
  • As well as the ability and commitment to meet all of the following expectations:
    • Show up to all shifts on time and ready to work
    • Sign and follow attendance policy in regards to absences or tardiness
    • Maintain a high standard of work, including working independently and as a team.
    • Perform manual labor (including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs) in all weather conditions (including hot, cold, wet, etc.), understanding you will not always be comfortable and you will get dirty. 

Program Schedule, Duration & Pay:

  • Year round, for up to two years, subject to funding being available.
  • $15.40/hour
  • 30 hours/week with benefits
  • Dec-Apr: Tues-Fri 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • May- Nov: Mon & Fri 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Tues-Thurs 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
    • This schedule may be subject to change

*This schedule may be subject to change*

Covid Safety:

All apprentices are required to be fully vaccinated and must submit proof of vaccination in order to start work.

Interested? Fill out an application here!

If you have any questions regarding the program or application process you can email the Program Director, Simone Bullen, at simone@ajustharvest.org