Student Worker - Auburn, United States - Auburn

    Auburn
    Auburn Auburn, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Position Details



    Position Information

    Requisition Number
    Stu02185P

    Home Org Name
    Campus Dining

    Division Name
    Student Affairs

    Position Title
    Student Worker - Community Garden

    Working Title (if different from Position Title)

    Job Summary
    Assist with all aspects of operating, maintaining and improving the Auburn University community garden.

    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
    • Auburn University current student (grad or undergrad).
    • 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


    City position is located in:
    Auburn

    State position is located:
    AL

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Date
    03/31/2023

    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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