Community Garden Assistant (Graduate-Biweekly) - Military Veterans
at Auburn University
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 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
- Current Auburn University graduate student.
Expectations:
- 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
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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Auburn, AL
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Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, the school became the first land-grant college in the South and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899 the name again was changed, to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Finally, in 1960 the name of the school was changed to Auburn University, a title more in keeping with its location, and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university.
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