Temporary Hartford Food Project Intern Keney Park Sustainability Project

Middletown, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Keney Park Sustainability Project (KPSP) works to advance food access environmental stewardship workforce development and community wellness in Hartford CT. Through the Hartford Food Project KPSP supports urban agriculture farmers markets food education and community-based food justice initiatives in the North End and beyond.

The Hartford Food Project High School Intern will support KPSPs summer food access and urban agriculture programming while participating in the Planting Seeds Internship Program an intergenerational food- and environmental-justice-focused internship sponsored by Wesleyan Universitys Bailey College of the Environment.

This role is ideal for a Hartford-area high school student interested in food systems environmental justice community health and hands-on learning.

Responsibilities include:

Assist with urban agriculture activities (planting harvesting garden maintenance)
Support Hartford Food Project programs such as farmers markets food distribution or community events
Help with basic data collection signage and program setup/breakdown
Participate in weekly Planting Seeds workshops focused on food systems social justice and community organizing
Engage respectfully with community members staff and fellow interns
Complete reflection activities as part of the internship program

Minimum Qualifications

Current high school student (rising sophomore junior or senior preferred)
Interest in food environment or community issues (no prior experience required)
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather
Reliable curious and open to learning
Ability to participate in required program workshops and orientation

Timeframe & Commitment

Summer 2026 (exact dates aligned with the Planting Seeds program calendar)

Combination of on-site work at KPSP and weekly program workshops

Transportation and lunch provided during workshop days through the program

Schedule & Availability:

The intern is required to work 37.5 hours a week with 30 hours at their site and 7.5 hours rotating around the state for the workshop times. The 30 hours at their site are flexible dependent on the sites needs.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

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Intern

This role is ideal for a Hartford-area high school student interested in food systems environmental justice community health and hands-on learning.

Responsibilities include:

Assist with urban agriculture activities (planting harvesting garden maintenance)
Support Hartford Food Project programs such as farmers markets food distribution or community events
Help with basic data collection signage and program setup/breakdown
Participate in weekly Planting Seeds workshops focused on food systems social justice and community organizing
Engage respectfully with community members staff and fellow interns
Complete reflection activities as part of the internship program

Minimum Qualifications