UT Farm Stand Garden Student Assistant
About The Position
The UT Farm Stand Garden Student Assistant supports campus garden management at UT Farm Stand’s garden spaces at Jester and Kinsolving. The role provides hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, food production, urban gardening, food systems, and volunteer coordination. UT Farm Stand promotes a local and sustainable food system through its gardens, biweekly farmer’s market, and zero-waste work. Garden Assistants maintain garden productivity and health through planting, watering, weeding, composting, pest management, and harvesting produce for the market. They help operate and maintain hydroponic systems, coordinate and train student and community volunteers, and support garden-related outreach and education. The position primarily focuses on garden programming, with opportunities to assist with markets and zero-waste activities. Work is in person, primarily outdoors at campus gardens and events, with some office work in the Sustainability Student Office. The position is for students enrolled at UT Austin who can work for a full semester; prior experience is not required.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at Austin.
- Must be available to work a full semester in the position.
- Willingness to work hard and passion for sustainability; prior experience is not required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Improve the efficiency and productivity of UT Farm Stand’s garden spaces at Jester and Kinsolving.
- Maintain garden beds through planting, watering, weeding, composting, and pest management.
- Attend weekly meetings related to garden planning and UT Farm Stand programs.
- Assist with other UT Farm Stand activities as needed, including market and outreach support.
- Coordinate with university departments and campus partners regarding sustainable food initiatives.
- Maintain and expand UT Farm Stand’s campus and social media presence with garden-related updates.
- Support the operation and maintenance of hydroponic systems.
- Help manage and grow the garden volunteer program, including scheduling and training volunteers.
- Harvest produce for the biweekly UT Farm Stand market.
Benefits
- Students in this position may choose to enroll in UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
