Job Title: Student Entrepreneur – Rooted Futures Youth Program
Location: (Midland) Tacoma, WA
Reports to: Program Coordinator or Program Manager
Qualifications:

  • Must be between the ages of 16 and 25.
  • Low-income 60% FPL https://opd.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/000057%202024%20Poverty%20Rates.pdf
  • Resident of Pierce County
  • Interested in farming
  • Business-minded

Job Overview: The Rooted Futures Program is designed to foster entrepreneurial skills, teach indoor farming techniques, and leadership among young individuals. Participants will receive mentorship, business training, and hands-on experience to develop and launch their own farms. The program encourages innovation and seeks to empower youth to be change-makers in their communities.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Engagement:

  • Commit to a 10+ week cohort via online and/or in-person classes.
  • Be open to learning new concepts regarding business and agriculture
  • Maintain respectful and professional relationships with BIPOC farmer mentors and business coaches.
  • Be willing to create an agriculture-based business
  • Foster a positive, learning, inclusive, and empowering environment for yourself and others.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about becoming an entrepreneur and urban farming.

Rooted Futures is a program of Making A Difference Foundation. MADF is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about the organization, please visit www.themadf.org.

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Rooted Futures Program Application

Rising Roots (Formerly Feeding Our Future) Program Application (Current)

Rising Roots Application

Option 1: Please complete the entire application and answer all required questions before submitting.

Option 2: If you prefer a paper application, please email RisingRoots@themadfseattle.org.

Applicant Information

Household Size & Income Information

Entrepreneurial Interests

Business Idea

Farming

Leadership and Teamwork

Availability

This program is a 10-week cohort; meeting twice a week via in-person on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Criminal History

*(NOTE: Disclosing information in this section WILL NOT disqualify you from participation but helps us better understand your background.)

Program Support

Please provide the names of two people who can offer you support, encouragement, and guidance throughout this 10-week program.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Emergency Contact Information

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Parent/Guardian Consent (For applicants under age 18)

I, the parent/guardian of the applicant, consent to their participation in the Rising Roots Program and agree to support their commitment to the program.

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Thank You for Completing This Application!

The Rising Roots Team will contact you regarding the next steps. If you have any questions or need additional information, please email us at RisingRoots@themadfseattle.org