Employment – VINES

About VINES & Our Community

We are seeking passionate, committed folks to join our team! 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.

2027 SPRING INTERNSHIP POSITIONS:

Binghamton Urban Farm Spring 2027 Internship (UNPAID)

Description:

The intern will assist the Urban Farm Manager during the beginning of the growing season in order to prepare for our weekly Farm Share program. Work will largely be at the Binghamton Urban Farm in downtown Binghamton, but may include some work at the CHOW Farm location in Conklin. Responsibilities include: assisting with seed starting in the greenhouse, soil sampling, bed preparation, direct seeding and transplanting, watering seedling trays and field crops, on-site compost creation, and general landscaping of farm grounds and orchard. Interns will gain experience in day-to-day operations of urban vegetable production as well as an understanding of key sustainable agricultural practices. Applicants should be comfortable working outside in different kinds of weather and working with youth and volunteer groups, have reliable transportation, and be able to lift 50 lbs.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume as one PDF to internship@vinesgardens.org by November 15, 2026. Please include the position for which you are applying in the title of the email.

VINES Farm Share Spring 2027 Internship (UNPAID)

Description:

VINES’ Farm Share program connects community members of all income levels with fresh, locally grown produce. Through affordable produce shares, home deliveries, and food education, the program supports local farmers and improves access to healthy food.

As a Spring Farm Share Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in local food systems, food justice, and community engagement. During the spring, Farm Share primarily operates through home deliveries. Interns will support daily operations, from sourcing and packing fresh produce to delivering shares directly to members’ homes.

Primary responsibilities include:

Picking up produce from local farms, farmers markets, and suppliers.
Sorting and packing produce into Farm Share boxes.
Driving the VINES cargo van for produce pickups and home deliveries.
Creating seasonal recipes, vegetable guides, and other member education materials.
Preparing food samples and assisting with cooking demonstrations.
Processing SNAP/EBT payments and maintaining accurate member payment records.
Supporting member communication, recordkeeping, outreach, and other program activities.

Qualifications:

Applicants should be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills and an interest in local agriculture, food justice, nutrition, or community service are important. Cooking experience or an interest in food education is a plus.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be comfortable driving a cargo van, and be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Weekday and occasional weekend availability is required, with scheduling based on program needs and the intern’s availability.

VINES Community Garden Spring 2027 Internship (UNPAID)

Description:

The VINES Community Garden Spring Intern will assist with the community organizing and management of VINES’ 20+ community gardens across the Triple Cities area. This outwardly-focused individual will help nearly 500 diverse households grow food and community in shared urban spaces. Responsibilities include: Outreach to community members of diverse backgrounds regarding community garden membership, new community garden proposals, and educational programs (via social media, phone calls, and post flyers as-needed); Transporting plants, tools, and materials to and from community garden sites; Assisting with trainings and garden work-day projects, including garden builds, planting days, garden design and installation. The VINES Community Garden Intern will also have the opportunity to help other programs at VINES, including tabling and outreach at events to promote VINES programs, assisting with workdays at the Binghamton Urban Farm, etc. Bilingual and multilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a strong interest in understanding community gardening and food justice, a passion for working with and listening to people of diverse backgrounds, and a willingness to learn both hands-on gardening, office, and people skills. Intern must be available on occasional evenings and weekends. Reliable transportation and the ability to lift 50 lbs preferred.