Garden and Greenhouse Training Associates

Have you always wanted to learn to grow crops for yourself or for profit? If so, consider this entry-level producer and/or entrepreneurship option. As a Garden and Greenhouse Associate, you will: 

• Work in our community garden and/or greenhouse
• Immerse yourself in the world of growing, fine-tuning the basics of tending to herbs, vegetables, and flowers
• Work in the Late Bloomers cut flower social enterprise
• Learn how to develop your own agriculture-related business, including the creation of a unique brand, marketing, customer acquisition, and funding resources (optional)

Digital Media Associate

Are you a creative soul with a desire to learn about marketing and digital media? As a Digital Media Associate, you will:

• Become immersed in the world of videography, photography, and graphic arts
• Explore internships and job shadowing opportunities
• Establish and build a business and artist portfolio

Commercial Kitchen Training Associate

Are you passionate about providing healthy, locally-sourced food to people in the community? Do you enjoy food preparation, and want to learn more about food safety and kitchen management? In this program, you’ll learn:

• Food safety procedures to earn your ServSafe certification
• How to wash, store, prepare, and serve large quantities of food, safely
• Research and develop new recipes and menus
• Business essentials for running a commercial kitchen

Warehouse Associate

Are you interested in being a part of the behind-the-scenes action of produce distribution? As a Warehouse Associate, you will work in our Appalachian Harvest Food Hub and:

• Learn how to safely handle fresh produce from our network of regional farmers
• Learn the ins and outs of industry best practices for receiving and distribution 
• Manage and track the logistics of product inventory 
• Earn certificates in OSHA 10-Hour Safety and Forklift Safety
• Potentially pursue a CDL certification

Sustainability Associate

Are you passionate about protecting the planet? Would you like to educate others on sustainability issues such as recycling, compost, alternative energy? As a Sustainability Associate, you will:

• Learn about waste management and reduction, green building practices, and renewable energy 
• Help manage the collection, bailing, and sale of recyclable plastics
• Maintain LEED certification on ASD’s new building site 
• Work with community partners for waste collection 
• Promote sustainability best practices through community-based education
• Pursue a LEED Green Associate certification (optional)