Agricultural Assistant I
About The Position
This position will assist in the maintenance of garden spaces, student employee and volunteer guidance, and event support related tasks. Job responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) Garden Management such as: plant and/or plant pest identification, planting, weeding, deadheading, mulching, raking, pruning, staking, digging, protecting for winter, and watering; Grounds and Equipment Management such as leading snow removal, emptying trash cans, cleaning and sharpening garden tools, and operating garden equipment; Seasonal Staff and Volunteer Management such as leading one or several students through a small garden project of limited scope and complexity and orienting and working with volunteer groups on a specific garden task; and Event Support such as assisting with install or removal of exhibits, setting up for special events, tearing down after special events, and working during special events. The employee is also expected to greet and answer questions from garden visitors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience working in public horticulture
Responsibilities
- Assist in the maintenance of garden spaces
- Provide guidance to student employees and volunteers
- Provide event support tasks
- Plant and/or plant pest identification
- Planting, weeding, deadheading, mulching, raking, pruning, staking, digging, protecting for winter, and watering
- Lead snow removal
- Empty trash cans
- Clean and sharpen garden tools
- Operate garden equipment
- Lead one or several students through a small garden project of limited scope and complexity
- Orient and work with volunteer groups on a specific garden task
- Assist with install or removal of exhibits
- Set up for special events
- Tear down after special events
- Work during special events
- Greet and answer questions from garden visitors
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and work-life benefits
- Medical and dental
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
