2025 Urban Roots Advanced Leadership Internship Application

Urban Roots Advanced Leadership Internship Application: 2025

We're excited to have you join us on the farm for another year of learning, growing and fun!
What is the Advanced Leadership Internship (ALI)?

The Advanced Leadership Internship is a yearlong program for Urban Roots alum to continuing growing as a youth leader within the community.

The ALI program comes with greater expectations and commitment. Alumni Interns will continue their personal growth and learning while also serving as ambassadors for Urban Roots, making community connections, and leading other youth and community members on the farm.

Alumni Leadership Interns continue to grow the through four different series in the internship: (1) a greater focus on volunteer days and leadership (2) culinary workshops (3) agricultural work (4) intermediate level food access workshops (5) community engagement and experiental learning trips.

Who is eligible?

The ALI program is open to any youth who has successfully completed the Summer Farm Program and is still in high school.

Youth who have participated in ALI before are invited to apply to be an Assistant Crew Lead (ACL). You can mark in your application if you are interested in being considered for an ACL position.

When is ALI?

The program will run from October 4th - April 25th, Saturdays 8am-2pm. Alumni interns are expected to commit to work the entire intership. Interns will be allowed abscences throughout the program in addition to having holiday breaks. Breaks are scheduled for Nov 29th, Dec 20th, 27th, Jan 3rd, March 14th, & 21st

Where is ALI?

ALI will take place on our South Farm located at 4711 Winnebago Ln. Austin, TX 78744. Note: This is a different location from where we hosted the summer program!

How much is the participation award for ALI?

Participants will receive a total award of $1,000 split into two payments. The first $500 award will be distributed on Dec 13th and the second on April 25th. ACLs will receive a total award of $1,100, also split into two payments.

Application Deadline: Monday, September 8th at 11:59pm.

Once you complete this application, we will reach out via email to you to confirm the interview time you selected. Zoom interviews will be held the week of Sept 8th in the evening, and decisions will be made by Sept 19th.

Contact Information

All information will be kept confidential by Urban Roots Staff
Name*

First NameLast Name
Legal Name if Different
Youth Email Address*
Please make sure this is a valid email that you check regularly. example@example.com
Parent Email Address (optional)
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Whose phone number is this?*
Does this phone number receive text messages?*
Address*

Street Address

Apartment Number

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Transportation

Interns must arrive on the south farm no later than 8am on Saturdays. The farm is located at 4711 Winnebago Ln, Austin, TX 78744. Currently, we are only planning on offering a north route.
If hired, how will you get to the Urban Roots farm?*

Personal vehicleBikeI will need transportation provided by Urban Roots (limited availability for pick-up/drop-off)

Assistant Crew Leaders (ACLs)

For Advanced Leadership Internship Alumni:)
There will be 2 ACLs this season and one of those could be you! ACLs receive a larger participation award ($1,100) because they have an additional time commitment and responsibilities just like what you may remember from previous programs.

Responsibilities can include: Giving feedback to peers, leading games, being ready to take the lead on giving instructions, and modeling behaviors that help us have fun while working towards our goals.

The additional time commitment outside of the regular Saturdays is about 2-4 hours a month. This is so we can plan for program days together and support you in your role. Those meetings times will depend on the schedules of the 2 ACLs selected. If you've completed an ALI program before you are invited to apply for an ACL position!
Would you like to be considered for the ACL position during your interview?*

Yes, absolutely! (ALI alumni only)Maybe next year... (First year ALI participant)

Short Answer

Please respond to these questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. We want to know why you want to join us for another season, so don't be shy and write as completely as you can!
We are excited you’re interested in coming back to the farm, and we want to hear more about it! Why do you want to return to the Urban Roots for ALI??*

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What did you learn during your last program at Urban Roots? If you were hired, how would you share what you learned with ALI?*

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Days on the farm are full of activity! Please share a favorite memory from your last program at Urban Roots. *

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Things at the farm are constantly growing and changing! As we start out our first season growing at the south farm we will have even more opportunities to participate in change and foster new growth. How do you want to grow this year? How can ALI help you in that growth? ? *

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Please list the known schedule conflicts you may have on Saturdays in the program whether it be the fall, winter or spring (October through April)?*

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What sports or extracurricular activities do you plan to participate in next year? When do those take place?*

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Interview Sign-Up

Thank you for your thoughtful responses. Please complete this interview sign up and we will reach out to confirm your interview day and time. See you soon!
Note: You only have to attend one interview! Please select the interview date that works best for you. If you aren't able to select a date, that means it is full. If you can't make any of the listed dates/times, please reach out to the programs team at programs@urbanrootsatx.org to schedule an interview.

Interview Schedule
- Wednesday, Sept. 10th 6-8pm: Zoom
- Thursday, Sept. 11th 6-8pm: Zoom
Please select an interview date and time

Almost Done!

Before you click submit, please take the time to review your answers carefully. We will reach out to you soon to confirm your interview. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the following email: programs@urbanrootsatx.org
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Urban Roots Advanced Leadership Internship Application: 2025

Contact Information

Personal Information

Education & School Information

Transportation

Assistant Crew Leaders (ACLs)

Short Answer

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