Student Worker - Urban REAP Gardens and Compost Program Assistant - Mission WacoJob Classification: Community Service, Student
Department: Off Campus Community Service
Hiring Manager: Libby Barnhill
Contact: lbarnhill@missionwaco.orgWork Schedule: 10-20 hours/week, flexible working hours
Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing
Pay Rate: $11.00 - $12.50/hrKey Components:
In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners.
Job Description:
Assist Urban REAP Program Coordinator with managing our Compost Program, our Gardens, and our Garden Center. MUST BE ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY. This is off-campus employment, so reliable transportation is important.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
Garden Center Assist with maintaining the inventory & display of the items in our Garden Center Greet and assist visitors with their questions and requests during open hours Compost Manage our Compost Club, including managing our community of subscribers and processing buckets Strategize and spearhead outreach to recruit more members for our Compost Bucket Subscription Program Maintain our 3-bin compost system for educational purposes Gardens Plan, plant, and maintain our Demo Gardens onsite for education and production Cultivate new plants from seed & propagations for Demo Gardens & Garden CenterOther Collaborate with the Education Team to ensure that signage around compost and gardens is accurate and engaging Take photos to add to our photo library Create social media posts that educate & advertise Urban REAP to general public Assist with volunteer management by leading volunteers in compost- & garden-related tasks Assisting with other tasks and projects as needed for Urban REAP operationsREQUIRED HARD SKILLS:Preferred - background in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Biology, Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, or similar Preferred - bilingual SpanishLEARNING OUTCOMES:Technical skills, such as composting, plant science and gardening, integrated pest management, organic practices, and soil science Educational programming, including developing and implementing curriculum and planning and executing community events Computer systems management, such as Drive, Square, Outlook, and online databases Interpersonal skills and communication skills with a variety of individuals and settings (e.g. store front, education, tours) Project management, punctuality, responsibility, and professionalism Hourly Rate: $11-$12.50/hour (depending on new or returning student worker status and/or any recognized special skill level)
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Mission Waco Mission World
Work Address: 1509 N. 15th St., Waco, TX 76707
