Community Garden Assistant (Graduate-Biweekly)

Auburn, AL

Posted 10 days ago

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Position Information

Requisition Number	Stu03361P
Home Org Name	Campus Dining
Division Name	Student Affairs
Position Title	Community Garden Assistant (Graduate-Biweekly)
Working Title (if different from Position Title)
Job Summary	Student Affairs at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Community Garden Assistant to assist with all aspects of operating, maintaining and improving the Auburn University community garden! Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University? Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals. Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors. Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Essential Functions	Perform weekly physical maintenance of major pathways in the garden and perimeter (weed whacking, mowing, mulching). With guidance from garden manager: maintain and repair garden tools, inspect and repair irrigation pipes, poison anthills and wasp/hornet hives, till vacant or newly-rented plots, and other maintenance-oriented responsibilities. As time and interests allow, initiate and coordinate special projects for garden improvement (signage, shelter, landscaping, community-related events, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications	Current Auburn University graduate student. Expectations: Open to all majors; preference given to majors in horticulture, plant science, agriculture, environmental science, biology, or related elds.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with ornamental and/or food gardening, use of basic garden equipment (mowers, weed whackers). Good interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse community gardeners, ability to support garden manager in leading orientation sessions and work days, enthusiasm and desire to grow the community gardening eorts on campus.
Pay Rate	$10.00/hour
Work Hours	20 - 40
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date	04/25/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement	Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Job Summary

Company

Auburn

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Salary and Benefits

$10.00/hour

Required Experience

Open