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
Planting for the Pantry AmeriCorps VISTA
Number of positions available: 3
CCUA is looking for individuals who are passionate about food insecurity, farming, and working with volunteers. These one-year, full time service positions start in July-August 2025. VISTAs will assist in developing Columbia’s Agriculture Park, specifically our Planting for the Pantry plot. In this position you will lead volunteers, assist in projects on the farm, and be an integral part of the crop planning, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing, packing, and tracking of the produce grown in our fields.
This position is in partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA. VISTA members receive a living stipend through AmeriCorps VISTA. In addition, the VISTA will receive an AmeriCorps health benefit, Primary Care through Big Tree Medical, garden plot at the farm, free vegetables, plants, and seeds, as well as a $200 housing stipend. Relocation allowance and childcare assistance is available to those who qualify.
