GREEN TEAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is the Green Team?
The Green Team is a teen employment and leadership program. Green Team Members get paid to work on a team, grow food for our community, work for environmental justice, and learn how to be leaders in their community. The Green Team helps work towards Groundwork Somerville’s mission of a cleaner, greener, healthier, and more equitable city.
What do we do?
This summer, the Green Team will focus on:
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Urban Agriculture: Learn to grow food at our urban farm and school gardens. We will be planting, weeding, harvesting, selling produce and more.
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Environmental Justice: Help restore, maintain, and design green spaces like the Mystic River waterfront so that all community members can access outdoor recreation.
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Civic Engagement: Practice public speaking, facilitation, and leadership skills. Host community events, support food access initiatives, and learn about advocating for racial, economic, and other forms of social justice.
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Biking: Learn how to safely ride a bike and travel around Somerville by bike with the Green Team. Be ready to get dirty, sweaty, and in shape!
How much does it pay?
Green Team members work approximately 20-22 hours per week at $15 per hour.
When is it?
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The Green Team works for 6 weeks in the summer: Tuesday, July 7th through Friday, August 21st.
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We work every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.
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We also have required orientation sessions on both: Saturday, June 20th and Monday, June 29th.
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All Green Team members are expected to attend work every day during the seven week summer. Let us know if you have any commitments during this time.
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Green Team members are also required to work 2-3 farmers market shifts over the course of the summer on Friday afternoon or Saturday.
What else do I need to know?
In order to be on the Green Team, you must be:
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At least 14 years old by July 7, 2020 and not older than 19
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Willing to ride a bike and wear a helmet (we provide bikes and teach you if you don’t know how!)
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Willing to work outdoors on days that are cold, hot, or rainy and get sweaty and dirty
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Willing to work and communicate with team members and leaders
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Able to attend work every day and have no conflicting commitments
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Able to provide verification that you are authorized to work in the U.S. (reach out with questions)
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Able to take and pass a drug test (most Green Team members but not all)
How do I apply?
Fill out the Green Team application at bit.ly/gtapp2020 by Monday, April 6th, 2020 at 11:59 PM. Once you submit this application, we will contact you with our dates for a required in-person, group interview which will take place the first week of May. If you cannot fill out the application online and need a paper application please contact us ASAP (by March 25 at the latest).
What if I have questions?
Contact Stephanie Cordova, Youth Employment Program Manager, with any questions! Email her at stephanie@