Agroecology Lab Assistant
About The Position
Assists faculty instructor with lab set-up, garden, and greenhouse maintenance. This role involves assisting with the setup of lab, greenhouse, and garden learning activities, and collaborating with students on lab assignments. The assistant will work with a Faculty member to ensure the student lab experience aligns with instructional methodology and will be able to explain and deliver materials in various ways to meet diverse learning needs. Responsibilities include maintaining the greenhouse and garden, and working effectively with colleagues and students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Teaching assigned courses as needed and in-line with qualifications is also a possibility. Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of horticulture, agriculture and maintenance tools, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Ability to motivate and inspire students.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English with others both orally and in written form, which includes the ability to restate at various language levels, to simplify, and to use demonstrations, which relate to previous knowledge and concrete experience.
- Ability to use instructional delivery methods, which reflect an adult orientation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with department members and members of the college community in meetings and on projects.
- Ability to review, understand, apply, and share concepts presented in training programs, conferences and/or professional literature.
- Willingness to assist in labs at various hours as required.
- Must reside in the State of Oregon.
- Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
Nice To Haves
- Gardening, horticulture, greenhouse, or integrated farming experience preferred but not required.
- A willingness to learn is essential.
Responsibilities
- Assist with set up of lab, greenhouse, and garden learning activities.
- Assist students with lab assignments.
- Collaborate with Faculty member to ensure student lab experience is aligned with instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the student (e.g., lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery).
- Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning activities.
- Assist with maintaining greenhouse and garden.
- Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating an ability to work with others in a courteous and cooperative fashion.
- Teach assigned courses as needed and in-line with qualifications.
- Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned.
Benefits
- Salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
