Job Title
Position Title: Farm to School Student Assistant (Seasonal Contractor) ***Current DPSCD Students Only***
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:
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Minimum education: Current DPSCD Student/recent graduate
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14-17 years of age (at time of hire)
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Clean criminal history
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Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
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Ability to work with a range of age groups.
Essential Functions:
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Provide on-site planting, harvesting, processing, and packaging assistance to Drew Farm staff.
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Maintain other larger DPSCD farm sites.
- Learn about foodservice operations/safe food handling.
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Keep records and data on harvested goods and processing.
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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:
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Drew Farm (9600 Wyoming St, Detroit MI 48207)
Attendance:
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Regular attendance is critical; must have exemplary attendance record- reliable transportation is a must
Contact Matthew Hargis ([email protected]/313-682-3857) or Laura Sajdak ([email protected]) for more information or to apply.
