Student Grounds/ Horticulture Assistant I
About The Position
Under the supervision of the SOF Manager and student crew leaders, student farmers will perform the tasks necessary to run a diversified vegetable production. These responsibilities include but are not limited to greenhouse seeding, cultivating, harvesting, transplanting, direct seeding, irrigating, and pruning. Students will also have the opportunity to run our weekly CSA Distributions, where we serve 100 members as part of our 15-week Summer CSA and 100 members as part of our 5-week Fall CSA. Student Farmers will also occasionally assist and interact with other educational programs and tours on-site. Please note that you must provide your own transportation to the Student Organic Farm as it is located 4 miles south of main campus. The buses do not have routes to the farm.
Requirements
- Commitment to delivering outstanding Spartan experiences
- Demonstrated interest in sustainable agriculture
- Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences
- Demonstrated ability to listen to directions and execute them
- Positive attitude and effective communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous farming or gardening experience
- Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator license
Responsibilities
- Greenhouse seeding
- Cultivating
- Harvesting
- Transplanting
- Direct seeding
- Irrigating
- Pruning
- Running weekly CSA Distributions
- Assisting and interacting with other educational programs and tours on-site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
