Agricultural Assistant II

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ag Asst 2 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
3 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
Experience working with volunteers
Experience working in public horticulture

Responsibilities

Plant and/or plant pest identification
Planting, weeding, deadheading, mulching, raking, pruning, staking, digging, protecting for winter, and watering
Leading snow removal
Emptying trash cans
Cleaning and sharpening garden tools
Operating garden equipment
Leading one or several students through a small garden project of limited scope and complexity
Orienting and working with volunteer groups on a specific garden task
Assisting with install or removal of exhibits
Setting up for special events
Tearing down after special events
Working during special events
Greeting and answering questions from garden visitors