SEED CREW

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About the Position

Seed Crew provides the first opportunity for young people to get involved with The Food Project. 

This summer, we will recruit 72 high school students between the ages of 14 and 17 across racial, socio-economic, gender identity, and geographic differences to work on our urban and suburban farms in Boston, Lincoln, Lynn, and Wenham, MA. During this six-week program (July 7- Aug 15, 2025), youth work with staff to grow vegetables and distribute thousands of pounds of produce while developing leadership, teamwork, workplace, and civic participation skills.

After working on our farms each morning, Seed Crew spends most afternoons in workshops learning about sustainable agriculture, food access, social justice, and more. 

We are excited to engage with our new crews for Summer 2025! 

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Too old for Seed Crew but still want to work for us? Check out our seasonal positions. 

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Seed Crew Requirements

To be eligible for the position, prospective candidates must:

  • Be between the ages 14-17 (must be 14 by June 1 and have completed 8th grade by July 1).
  • Have completed an application with a recommendation before the deadline — North Shore Region on March 24, 2025, and Greater Boston Region on April 5. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Be available to work every day of the entire six-week Seed Crew (see dates below).
  • Be invited for, and complete an interview

Note: In order to submit your application, you must have a letter of recommendation included from an adult who is not a family member.

Dates

  • Seed Crew Applications Open January 6, 2025
  • Applications close for the North Shore Region on March 24, and for the Greater Boston Region on April 5.
    (Greater Boston’s date is different due to the BPS school fair on March 29.)
  • Seed Crew Interview Dates:
    • North Shore: March 15, March 22, March 29, and April 3
    • Greater Boston: March 15, March 22, April 3, April 8, and April 9
  • Paperwork Orientation dates May 7, 14, and 21 from 5:30-6:30 pm 
  • Seed Crew Season
    • North Shore Region – July 7- Aug 14, 2025
    • Greater Boston Region – July 7 – Aug 15, 2025

Compensation

Seed Crew members will work approximately 28-32 hours per week, and will be paid $15.00 per hour.

 

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