Field Production Management intern
Host organization: Hamidou Horticulture
Application deadline: April 6, 2025
Last updated: July 9, 2026, 3:33 p.m.
Description of host organization
Founded in 2017, Hamidou Horticulture was born out of an observation: the absence in the Quebec market production of vegetables traditionally consumed by African and Afrodescendant populations (okra, African eggplants, African sorrel, etc.) despite the existence of a strong demand for these vegetables in Montreal and the surrounding area.
Starting from a personal need for these ingredients to make our family recipes, we have made the production and accessibility of fresh, high-quality ethnic fruit and vegetables in Montreal our mission. For the past 8 years, we've been producing in our rented greenhouse in Verdun, in collaboration with the Grand Potager, producing African vegetable seeds and seedlings.
For the past 6 years, we've also been renting farmland in Senneville, in collaboration with 5ème l'avenir, and in Île Bizard with local producers. Hamidou Horticulture ensures that Quebecers have access to authentic, fresh produce from Africa and its diaspora, grown right here in Montreal.
Responsibilities
- Managing all plant maintenance both in the greenhouse, on the field at the farm and at the Concordia gardens
- Tracking field production and produce for farmer’s markets/deliveries
- Selling produce at farmer’s markets
- Using customer service skills to establish and maintain relationships with the local community
- Animating and managing groups of volunteers at multiple locations
- Contributing to strategic discussions, training, and meetings
- Participating in events and workshops
- Helping with social media when necessary: taking photos and short videos at volunteer events in the gardens, freshly picked produce from the farms, the stall at the farmer’s market etc.
Assets and requirements
- You must be a Concordia student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program through the summer 2026 term.
- Prior knowledge or willingness to learn urban agriculture and gardening practices
- Must be comfortable working outside to ensure proper plant health and care
- Knowledge of organic gardening practices a plus
- Knowledge of horticulture and/or ethnic fruits and vegetables a plus but not necessary
- Must be fluent in English and French, comfortable speaking with volunteers and market clients in either language.
- Ability to work alone and within a team, good communication skills
- Prior Knowledge or willingness to learn Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs etc.) to keep updated produce and delivery sheets, market sales etc
- Good people skills, experience in customer service a plus but not necessary
- Must have a valid driver's license to get to locations
Duration
12 weeks between May – August 2025
Note: The dates could be negotiated between the intern and the host organization.
Location/site of employment
In-person in various locations:
- Patchwork farm,
- Verdun Municipal Greenhouse
- Concordia Loyola Gardens
- Concordia SGW Campus for market days.
- All SHIFT interns are also welcome to come co-work at SHIFT’s space (LB-145) throughout the work week
Hours
120 hours total, 10 hours a week
Remuneration
$2,500
Please note that payments are made as awards, sent in 2 installments.
Application deadline
April 6, 2025
To apply, please submit:
- Resume
- CV
About this internship
This opportunity is part of the Community-based internship program, which connects students with organizations driving social change across Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, through a partnership with the Office of Community Engagement and SHIFT Centre for Social Transformation.
Note to candidates
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by the host organization. If you have any questions or accessibility requests about the application process, please reach out to shinling.low@concordia.ca.
