WELCOME TO
OUR GROWING FAMILY
SOCIAL EMPLOYMENT
We are passionate about hiring people from all backgrounds as well as those who are socially disadvantaged. Working with plants is therapeutic and rewarding, and our farm is specially designed to create a great work environment for everyone.
Currently, we work with the Autism Resource Centre to provide employment for those with intellectual disabilities.
BECOME AN URBAN FARMER!
If you are interested in an internship, apprenticeship or joining us full-time, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us with your CV and tell us why you want to be an urban farmer.
We apologise if we don't respond as fast as we should, we do get several applications. So it helps to get creative when you apply.
URBAN FARM EDUCATOR 🌷
We are looking for an educator to shape the future of education and therapy through urban farming and horticulture. You will be exposed to a wide range of clients, from pre-schoolers, to people with special needs, and corporate audiences. You will be working closely with our dedicated and resourceful team of educators in empowering Singaporeans to grow their own food.
This role entails:
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Planning and executing gardening-based programmes and workshops.
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Developing and curating urban farming curriculum.
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Managing multiple education projects, assisting with activation of event spaces for education purposes.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualities:
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Strong command of a 2nd language (spoken and read) a bonus.
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Strong interest in teaching an advantage.
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Early childhood experience a bonus.
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Interested in horticulture or agriculture.
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Enjoys working outdoors and doesn’t mind getting dirty.
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Adaptable; thrives in fast-paced environments.
This is a full-time role that requires weekends and PH from time to time. We have a friendly culture and welcome folks from all walks of life!
If this piques your interest, please send in the following to careers@ediblegardencity.com:
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Your CV.
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Why you would like to join our happy family.
Only successful applicants will be notified.
URBAN FARM EDUCATOR (SG UNITED)🌱
We are looking for an educator to shape the future of education and therapy through urban farming and horticulture. You will be exposed to a wide range of clients, from pre-schoolers, to people with special needs, and corporate audiences. You will be working closely with our dedicated and resourceful team of educators in empowering Singaporeans to grow their own food.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Planning and executing gardening-based programmes and workshops.
2. Developing and curating urban farming curriculum.
3. Managing multiple education projects, assisting with activation of event spaces for education purposes.
Technical Skills and Competencies:
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Strong command of a 2nd language (spoken and read) a bonus.
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Strong interest in teaching an advantage.
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Early childhood experience a bonus.
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Interested in horticulture or agriculture.
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Enjoys working outdoors and doesn’t mind getting dirty.
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Adaptable; thrives in fast-paced environments.
This is a 5-6 month attachment under the #SGUP for Mid-Career Pathways programme, and we welcome all eligible applicants according to SG United's requirements to apply. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, who have graduated from any educational institute in 2017 or earlier, are eligible for the programme. We will require successful applicant(s) to start as soon as possible.
If this piques your interest, please apply via MyCareersFuture at this link. Only applications received via MyCareersFuture will be considered.
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN 🌈
We are looking for a Graphic Design Intern to aid in the visual works related to urban farming and horticulture. You will be working closely with our Art Director and Marketing team to provide high quality imagery support to the entire Edible Garden City team.
This role entails support in:
1. Identifying opportunities for visual marketing.
2. Creating marketing collateral.
3. Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualities:
1. Singaporean or PR currently enrolled in a tertiary institution.
2. Interested in agriculture or horticulture.
3. Proficient in the use of Adobe CC Suite Software.
4. Able to execute hands-on craft work, bookmaking and illustration.
5. Basic website design experience.
6. Familiar with social media set up.
7. Open minded, passionate and sensitive in the field of design.
This is an internship position, with fixed working hours for a period of 3 months. We have a friendly culture and welcome students with design capabilities from all institutions. Only applications from Singaporeans and PRs are able to be accepted at this time.
If this piques your interest, please send your portfolio to hk@ediblegardencity.com .
VOLUNTEERING
We organise volunteer sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at our locations in Queenstown and Raffles City. For volunteer session information and registration, please click HERE.
For corporate volunteering or volunteer groups of six and above, please email us at to enquire.
A note from the Volunteers Team:
In line with the prevailing COVID-19 regulations and advisory, all volunteer sessions based in Queenstown and Raffles City will be cancelled until further notice.
Thank you for your continued support! We hope to welcome you back to our farm soon!