Farm to School Student Assistant (Seasonal Contractor)

Job Title

Position Title: Farm to School Student Assistant (Seasonal Contractor) *

Current DPSCD Students Only

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Location: Drew Transition Center

Reports to: Farm to School Supervisor or designee

Work schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM-12:00PM

Contract Hours: 5 weeks/ 20 hours per week.

Salary: $15.00/hr. ($1,500.00 paid for the duration as a stipend upon completion of the 5 week program)

Start Date: July 13, 2026

End Date: August 14, 2026

Position Summary

The Office of School Nutrition's Farm to School Program is committed to providing professional, work-based training opportunities for DPSCD high school students that builds skills in nutrition, gardening/ agriculture, and entrepreneurship that connects to higher education opportunities and career pathways.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum education: Current DPSCD Student/recent graduate
• 14-17 years of age (at time of hire)
• Clean criminal history
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with a range of age groups.

Essential Functions

• Provide on-site planting, harvesting, processing, and packaging assistance to Drew Farm staff.
• Maintain other larger DPSCD farm sites.
• Learn about foodservice operations/safe food handling.
• Keep records and data on harvested goods and processing.
• Must be able to physically perform the duties outlined with or without accommodations

Security Clearance

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Work Site

• Drew Farm (9600 Wyoming St, Detroit MI 48207)

Attendance

• Regular attendance is critical; must have exemplary attendance record- reliable transportation is a must

Contact Matthew Hargis (***email_hidden***/313-682-3857) or Laura Sajdak ([email protected]) for more information or to apply.