Student Worker - Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - BC
Baylor University•Waco, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners. Assist Urban REAP Director with managing our Aquaponics System and researching strategies to manage our water quality and pests for maximum system health. This is off-campus employment, so reliable transportation is important. MUST BE ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY.
Requirements
- Background in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Chemistry, Biology, Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, or similar
- Eligible for Federal Work-Study
- Reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish
Responsibilities
- Assisting with Aquaponics operations, including managing our fish, plants, and water quality for optimal production
- Conducting daily and regular water quality tests and managing water quality as needed
- Monitoring plant health and implementing integrated pest management strategies
- Implementing the planting plan and maintaining updated documentation and records
- Researching strategies to manage water quality and pests
- Harvesting produce for our local vendors
- Develop a planting plan in conjunction with the Urban REAP Director to grow produce for local outlets
- Developing educational materials for community members to learn more about Aquaponics
- Assisting with other tasks and projects as needed for Urban REAP operations
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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