Urban Roots Youth Internship Program

Urban Roots MN Youth Internship Program offers Market Garden, Conservation, and Cook Fresh. Youth in the program work in paid internships and also take part in community engagement, volunteer and service-learning days, and community education and outreach events. The schedule is year round, with summer hours of 8-24 hours per week and school-year meetings twice a week after school, often on weekends.

Programs

• Market Garden — 14-18 · Summer: 8-24 hours/week; school year: twice a week after school; often weekends
• Conservation — 14-18 · Summer: 8-24 hours/week; school year: twice a week after school; often weekends
• Cook Fresh — 14-18 · Summer: 8-24 hours/week; school year: twice a week after school; often weekends

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old
• General schedule: Year round. Applications for summer employment are available each year in February.
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm

About the provider

Urban Roots MN is a Saint Paul organization whose mission is to cultivate and empower youth through nature, healthy food, and community. It has served the East Side since 1996 and was incorporated in 1969.

Last updated October 18, 2026.