Seasonal Organic Farm Apprentice - Oxford College of Emory University

Emory • Oxford, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS ON THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, 36 MILES EAST OF ATLANTA. JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Oxford College Organic Farmer/Educator, this position is responsible for ground preparation, crop planting, care, weeding, etc. in support of Oxford's organic farm. Responsible for mowing, mulching, and general maintenance of grounds. Handles the picking, packing, and marketing of crops. Performs other related duties as required. NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee

Requirements

• A high school diploma, or a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Nice To Haves

• knowledge of organic farming practices
• marketing of produce
• the local food movement
• Horticulture skills of propagation, weeding, scouting, and harvest

Responsibilities

• ground preparation
• crop planting
• crop care
• weeding
• mowing
• mulching
• general maintenance of grounds
• picking crops
• packing crops
• marketing of crops

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED