Jobs
VA Work Study Student Position
Work with our Veterans Urban Farm as a work study student! This is a very flexible position where you will gain valuable experience in service, agriculture, program management, event planning, outreach, and self-development.
Eligibility:
Must be using and actively enrolled with GI bill benefits
Must be at least 3/4 time in school aka 9+ credit hours in Spring/Fall or 5+ in Summer semester
Must be comfortable working outside and getting dirty
Email Veterans@ColumbiaUrbanAg.org to apply
Summer Camp Junior Counselor
CCUA is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and positive individuals to be Junior Camp Counselors at our Summer Camp! Junior counselors will support our Senior Camp Counselor’s and help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for campers. As a Junior Counselor you will: assist with daily camp activities, supervise campers, and act as a role model for younger participants. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, build new skills, and make a difference in your community!
NOTE: This is a non-paid, volunteer position.
Applicant Requirements:
Ages: Minimum age 13
Enjoy working with children and being outdoors
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Reliable, responsible, and mature attitude
Available for a mandatory training session: June 30th or July 1st
Parent/Guardian consent & Parent/Guardian attendance for beginning portion of training session
Deadline to apply June 1st!
Veterans Urban Farm Farmhand Apprentice
The Farmhand Apprenticeship position with CCUA’s Veterans Urban Farm seeks to offer a learning experience for Veterans passionate about working outside, sustainable food systems, and growing their own food. The Apprenticeship is designed to prepare Veterans who need a gateway into the workforce. During the Apprenticeship, the Farmhand will learn sustainable and regenerative agriculture methods of vegetable production, landscaping, food safety, and other hands-on skills while working alongside the Veterans Urban Farm Manager. The Veterans Urban Farm Manager will direct the Farmhand Apprentice towards projects, allowing the Apprentice to hone the skills needed to prepare for a desired job/career.
Farm to School Coordinator 2025-26
Note: This position is employed by Columbia Public Schools not CCUA. The Farm to School Coordinator will work closely and collaborate with the Director of Nutrition Services, the district Coordinators of Science, and Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) to provide instruction and training on Farm to School-related activities for students in grades K-12. This role promotes sustainable agriculture, healthy eating, and farm-to-table practices by integrating local agriculture into school curriculums and food programs.
Position open until filled!
