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Community Garden Assistant (Graduate-Biweekly)

Auburn
$10.00 / hr
United States, Alabama, Auburn
1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 22, 2024
Position Details
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/45069
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