Extra Help Assistant-Campus Garden Assistant
University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR
9d•$15
About The Position
The Campus Garden Assistant will help coordinate and carry out activities at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Campus Garden, including field work and general maintenance, campus and community outreach, and event programming. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma.
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills, and the willingness to work effectively with diverse populations from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds
- Must be able to work in a collaborative environment
- Ability to work comfortably outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Physically fit to handle the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exercise initiative and make sound judgments, respond positively to direction from supervisors, and work without direct supervision
- Ability to remain focused and exercise close attention to detail
- Must be dependable and punctual
Nice To Haves
- Experience working and/or managing a garden.
Responsibilities
- Assist with bed preparation and general maintenance, including tilling, weeding, and mowing
- Addition of soil, compost, and other amendments as needed
- Assist with propagating, caretaking, and disposing of plants
- Assist with weed and pest management
- Assist with composting efforts
- Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of garden equipment
- Assist with regular harvesting and distribution of produce
- Assist with organizing and working farm stands
- Assist with weekly volunteer sessions
- Provide pictures and videos to promote the Campus Garden on Websites and social media
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
