Student Worker - Urban REAP Gardens and Compost Program Assistant - BC

Baylor University•Waco, TX

1d•$11 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

This is a student employee position assisting the Urban REAP Program Coordinator with managing the Compost Program, Gardens, and Garden Center. The role requires eligibility for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY and reliable transportation as it is off-campus employment. The position offers flexible working hours and is expected to last for the Fall semester and ongoing.

Requirements

Must be eligible for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY.
Reliable transportation is important.
Background in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Biology, Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, or similar is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Technical skills, such as composting, plant science and gardening, integrated pest management, organic practices, and soil science.
Experience with educational programming, including developing and implementing curriculum and planning and executing community events.
Experience with computer systems management, such as Drive, Square, Outlook, and online databases.
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills with a variety of individuals and settings (e.g. store front, education, tours).
Project management, punctuality, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining the inventory & display of items in the Garden Center.
Greet and assist visitors with their questions and requests during open hours.
Manage the Compost Club, including managing subscribers and processing buckets.
Spearhead outreach to recruit more members for the Compost Bucket Subscription Program.
Maintain the 3-bin compost system for educational purposes.
Plan, plant, and maintain Demo Gardens onsite for education and production.
Cultivate new plants from seed & propagations for Demo Gardens & Garden Center.
Collaborate with the Education Team to ensure signage around compost and gardens is accurate and engaging.
Take photos to add to the photo library.
Create social media posts that educate & advertise Urban REAP to the general public.
Assist with volunteer management by leading volunteers in compost- & garden-related tasks.
Assist with other tasks and projects as needed for Urban REAP operations.