Seasonal Program Assistant
Based in Phoenixville, PA, Trellis for Tomorrow is Trellis for Tomorrow is a nonprofit that
delivers experiential programs in organic gardening, environmental education, and food
security that provide practical and behavioral life skills for youth and adults. Serving the
greater Philadelphia area, our aim is to foster compassion and resilience in people and
inspire them to build sustainable communities.
Our youth development programs provide a variety of learning and work experiences,
entrepreneurial training, and structured leadership opportunities for teens and young adults.
Trellis also offers programs that engage more than 20 local organizations and their
constituents in impactful volunteer initiatives, and through the guided stewardship of
organic gardens where food is grown and donated to neighbors in need. For more
information and detail on our mission, values, and programs, please visit
www.trellis4tomorrow.org.
The following job description is for a position within our Programs Team and will contribute
substantively to the aims detailed above.
Job Description:
The Program Assistant is a seasonal, part time position that works alongside a Programs Site
Lead running SEED Skills youth cohorts at our youth-led garden sites. Program Assistants
are eager to work with youth and excited about the possibility of helping them to realize
their highest potential. Strong candidates will have an open mind, an upbeat, positive
attitude, be empathetic, and have a good sense of humor.
This position will commence in May and culminate in late August. Work hours will vary, with
fewer hours in May and early June, ramping up to about 30 hours a week mid-June through
mid-August. During the 8 weeks of program delivery, work hours will start at 7:30 AM. The
Trellis for Tomorrow offices are in Phoenixville and Pottstown, and SEED Skills program
locations are in Phoenixville, Spring City, and Pottstown.
Applicants must be able to provide their own transportation to and from garden sites and
between Trellis offices. All Trellis employees are required to have current criminal and child
abuse clearances.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBLITIES include but are not limited to:

• Support the Site Lead in leading 15-20 youth participants, ensuring participants are

stories) for the development of Trellis program promotional materials

conditions; garden/agricultural knowledge is a plus but not required.

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Capacity for creative problem solving and finding fun in challenging situations
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills (for planning and recordkeeping)
• Ability to provide and receive honest, supportive feedback
• Ability to perform physical garden work/tasks (lifting/bending) outdoors in various

conditions (hot, humid, rain, etc.) for long periods (6-7 hours)

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Connector - Ability to build genuine connections with youth and adults from diverse