Jobs for Youth

What do crew members do?

SYGW Crew Members work in our youth garden growing produce to sell at the farmers market. Youth do every step of growing including planting, weeding, harvesting, watering, cultivating, and even work the farmers market stand on Saturday selling the produce that we grow. Most afternoons we work in the garden (sometimes in the rain), but some afternoons we are inside doing lessons about soils, basic plant science, nutrition, where our food comes from, etc. We also work on our resumes, cover letters, and interview skills to help get jobs for the future.

Why work for SYGW?

SYGW employees are paid $8.07 for every hour that you work. This includes 12 hours per week, plus some Saturday shifts at the farmers market.

After one season of working as a crew member, you can apply to become a lead gardener. By becoming a lead gardener you show extra responsibility, and you can help your peers learn how to garden.

Once you have worked an initial amount of hours, you will start to earn profit shares. This means that you will get a share in the profit made from selling the produce you grow. Profit shares are mailed to crew members at the end of the year, in December.

You can meet other youth, make friends and enjoy working and learning together.

Are YOU ready to turn things around and start doing something positive? Many youth like our program because it is a safe, positive and productive thing to do with their time. Commit to a job where you can make friends, learn new things;and find support from staff to plan for your future.

Am I eligible to work for SYGW?

SGYW is a program specifically for ages 14-21 that are in some way at risk or underserved. We started as a program just for homeless youth. We continue to work with homeless youth however we now also have youth who are eligible for many other reasons including criminal record, foster care, low income, being very behind in school, etc. You can look at the "Eligibility Screening Worksheet" of the application to see all of the questions that might qualify you.

How do I apply?16^th through November 28^th. Apply by printing and filling out an application.

We are accepting applications from now until August 27th. Mail the application to 5700 6th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108 or fax it in to (206) 632-0355. ; Be sure to put a phone number on the application so we can call you in for an interview. We look forward to meeting you!

Who can I contact for more information?

We are happy to answer any questions you might have about the program!
Please email youth@sygw.org to get more information, or call Annie at (206) 261-2092.
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Seattle Youth Garden Works is a program of the Church Council of Greater Seattle. Seattle Youth Garden Works does not provide services with any religious content or affiliation.