UT Farm Stand Garden Student Assistant

University of Texas at Austin

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The UT Farm Stand Garden Student Assistant supports the University of Texas at Austin’s local and sustainable food-system mission through hands-on management of the campus gardens at Jester and Kinsolving. The role provides practical experience in sustainable agriculture, food production, urban gardening, environmental stewardship, and volunteer coordination. Garden Assistants help maintain productive, healthy garden spaces and harvest produce for the biweekly UT Farm Stand market. The position primarily focuses on garden programming, with opportunities to assist with market, zero-waste, outreach, and other Farm Stand activities. Work is in person, primarily outdoors at campus gardens, markets, and related events, with some office work in the Sustainability Student Office. Outdoor work may take place in sun, heat, wind, light rain, and seasonal temperature changes. The position may involve frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials generally weighing up to 25–40 pounds, with or without accommodation. Employees may work up to 15 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; occasional weekend shifts may be 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.
• No prior experience is required; applicants should be willing to work hard and have a passion for sustainability.

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.
• Harvest produce for the biweekly UT Farm Stand market.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed