About VINES & Our Community
We are seeking passionate, committed folks to join our team this year! VINES is a Binghamton, NY based organization committed to developing a just and sustainable food system through community gardening & urban agriculture. VINES’ programs serve a diverse population and we are committed to building a diverse staff to lead our programming and support our community.
Binghamton is an extremely affordable community to live in, has the benefits of an urban city center in close proximity to a beautiful rural landscape with a lot of outdoor activities, and was recently named “the fifth-best Northeast city to live in after the coronavirus pandemic”. Binghamton is home to Binghamton University and is located in the Southern Tier of New York, along the border of PA and is 3.5 hours to NYC, 1 hour to Syracuse & Ithaca, and 2.5 hours from Albany.
STAFF POSITIONS: none available at this time
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS: Apply by April 6th 2023 at noon
Urban Farm Internship
Summer 2023
Description: The Urban Farm Intern will assist in the day to day work required during the growing season on an urban farm built on formerly vacant lots in downtown Binghamton. Responsibilities include general garden and orchard care, working with community members and community partner organizations, and working with other VINES staff to ensure a successful growing season. The intern will learn how to do more complicated farm tasks such as soil fertility management, crop planning, and a diversity of other agricultural techniques. To apply email cover letter and resume as one pdf to Cynthia Averett at cynthia@vinesgardens.org by April 6th at noon. Please include the position you are applying for in the title of the email.
Farm Share Food Systems Internship
Summer and/or Fall 2023
Description: This internship focuses on Farm Share, a VINES program that connects residents of all income levels to fresh produce from local farmers. It involves direct service in the community addressing food justice, agriculture, and community engagement. Primary responsibilities include interacting with community members to distribute local produce at the same time and place each week, providing support and education to participants, processing payment including EBT (food stamp) transactions, and tracking payment and pick-up from members. Other duties include assisting in preparation for share distribution, member nutrition education, and outreach and marketing. Candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills, interest in nutrition/health and wellness, social justice and be an organized, detail-oriented individual capable of working independently. Intern must be available Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Must also have reliable transportation, the ability to lift 50lbs, and some experience with cooking. Preference will be given to applicants who can intern in both the summer and fall. To apply email cover letter and resume as one pdf to Cynthia Averett at cynthia@vinesgardens.org by by April 6th at noon. Please include the position you are applying for in the title of the email.
Community Gardens Internship
Summer 2023
Description: The VINES Community Garden Intern will assist with the day to day community organizing and management of VINES’ 22 different community gardens across the triple cities area. This outwardly-focused individual will help over 400 diverse households grow food and community in shared urban spaces. Duties include: outreach to community members of diverse backgrounds (via social media, phone calls, and flyering as-needed); Collecting, entering, and analyzing data; Transporting plants, tools, and materials to and from community garden sites; Assisting with educational workshops and garden work-day projects. Candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills, interest in nutrition/health and wellness, social justice and be an organized, detail-oriented individual capable of working independently. Intern must be available occasional evenings and weekends. Reliable transportation and the ability to lift 50lbs preferred. To apply email cover letter and resume as one pdf to Cynthia Averett at cynthia@vinesgardens.org by April 6th at noon. Please include the position you are applying for in the title of the email.