Student Assistant - IESS Microfarm

Georgia Gwinnett College • Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

The Student Assistant is housed in the Institute for Environmental Science and Sustainability and reports to the Director and works closely with the Microfarm Faculty Manager. The Student Assistant will lead efforts on the GGC Microfarm in maintaining the farm including the plant and vegetable beds, the compost bin, and assist in planting and harvesting. The Student Assistant will also help with organizing and hosting community volunteer events on the farm that will bring students, faculty, staff, and community members together for farm activities. It is expected that the Student Assistant will also work towards planning sustainable farming education opportunities for the semester. This is an outdoor-based position with up to 19.5 hours/week.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled a minimum of 6 credits at Georgia Gwinnett College.
• Must be in good academic standing and maintain good standing for the duration of employment.
• Must be in good conduct standing with the Office of Student Integrity and maintain good conduct for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to work outdoors in a garden setting.
• Passion for leadership, service, and social justice.
• Creative, innovative, and openness to learning.
• Being able to work independently.
• Demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and the ability to follow-through on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily gardening routine including watering plants and vegetables
• Weeding, composting, planting, harvesting, and general Microfarm upkeep.
• Assist with donations of produce to Lawrenceville Co-Op.
• Assist with receipt of compost scraps from dining hall.
• Maintenance of compost bins.
• Assist with tours of Microfarm for classes and community members.
• Attend and participate in Microfarm service events.
• Tabling and marketing events and recruiting Microfarm volunteers including students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Record student, staff and faculty volunteer hours on GivePulse
• Track volunteer hours, donation amounts, and inventory
• Provide educational presentations to the GGC community
• Responsible for welcoming, orienting, training, leading and facilitating volunteer group projects
• Assist with trainings as needed for individual and group volunteers
• Work with IESS administration and faculty to develop events at the Microfarm

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed