Student Worker - Community Garden - Auburn University : Job Details

Position Details Position Information Requisition Number Stu03602P Home Org Name Campus Dining Division Name Student Affairs Position Title Student Worker - Community Garden Working Title (if different from Position Title)Job Summary Student Affairs at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Community Garden Student Worker 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 employmentallows 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

• 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 fields.

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 efforts 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 07/11/2024 Closing DateEEO 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 ApplicantsQuick Link for Internal Postings