STUDENT- ENVS Garden Assistant
About The Position
This position is for Environmental Science majors that are interested in utilizing regenerative agriculture practices including no-till, cover crops, planting a diverse mix of crops to support beneficial insects. Student Garden managers will participate in weekly training meetings to develop skills needed for working in the garden and to set priorities for the week’s work. Tasks include working in the organic garden and CNS greenhouse to raise crops from seed, maintaining the garden including watering and weeding, harvesting, maintaining the beds, fences, and hoses and mulch around the beds to reduce pests. A successful candidate will be committed to exploring regenerative agriculture practices applicable to Ithaca College’s Organic Garden. Hours and work days are flexible. Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated. It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uscis.gov%2Fi-9-central%2Fform-i-9-acceptable-documents&data=05%7C02%7Cteamdynamix-replies%40ithaca.edu%7Cbdd7565fa2dc4b5dd29c08de30ff97ba%7Cfa1ac8f65e5448579f0b4aa422c09689%7C0%7C0%7C639002071476638574%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gdU3T3dgQOivAF8EnexX6qPDopxKP0NDKyQ7AS4zfSY%3D&reserved=0] Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted. For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at [email protected]. For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.
Requirements
- Environmental Science major
- interest in utilizing regenerative agriculture practices including no-till, cover crops, planting a diverse mix of crops to support beneficial insects
- commitment to exploring regenerative agriculture practices applicable to Ithaca College’s Organic Garden
Responsibilities
- working in the organic garden and CNS greenhouse to raise crops from seed
- maintaining the garden including watering and weeding
- harvesting
- maintaining the beds, fences, and hoses and mulch around the beds to reduce pests
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
