Shepherd University Shepherdstown , WV 25443
Posted 3 weeks ago
Posting Number Stu137P Working Title Vegetable Production Assistant FLSA Student Pay Level A Advertised Pay Rate 10.00 Position Status Federal Work Study Department Student Emp Institute for Environ Studies Job Summary/Basic Function
Applicants will assist in the production of vegetables at the field production site at Tabler Farm.
This job requires light manual labor.
Work is primarily outdoors and is subject to varying weather conditions such as rain, snow, cold, heat, wind, etc.
Applicants can expect to work in the Byrd Science Center greenhouses during the Spring (February-April).
May assist in event preparation and implementation.
This job fosters team building, leadership, plant identification, physical endurance, and mindfulness, among other skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Federal Work Study Eligible Student
Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Shepherd University.
Degree-seeking student.
Must have reliable transportation. The site is located 2 miles off of main campus.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Date 08/09/2023 Close Date Special Instructions Summary
Job Duties
Description of Job Duties
Seeding, transplanting, harvesting, processing, and record keeping of crops
Maintaining production plots by pruning, weeding, watering, bed preparation, and mulching.
Office work such as entering data, event coordinating, and communications (social media, emailing, etc.)
Ability to be a team leader and help give direction to volunteers and/or students.
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