Work-Study: UT Farm Stand Garden Student Assistant (Open to work-study and non-work study)
The Division of Student Affairs supports all members of the university community through our mission of developing programs and services that allow everyone to thrive and contribute to the dedicated excellence at the core of our institutional mission. We model diversity and inclusion by providing open, welcoming and inclusive environments in which to work, live and learn.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The mission of UT Farm Stand is to promote a local and sustainable food system to the UT Austin community. With two sustainable food gardens, a biweekly market, and a zero waste program, UT Farm Stand is supported by these three pillars: Farm, Table, Waste. UT Farm Stand is founded in the concept of experiential education and the drive to provide students with diverse opportunities that can develop their professional skills.
UT Farm Stand offers concurrent opportunities in the following areas: garden management (sowing, watering, weeding, harvesting, composting, etc.), retail food management (purchasing, marketing, customer service, etc.), and zero waste education (creating and facilitating events, , presentations, data collection, etc.). By combining these three facets, UT Farm Stand provides a co-curricular program that fosters educational growth, professional development, and environmental stewardship in its participants.
UT Farm Stand Garden Assistants will have a primary focus in garden management, though there will be opportunities in the markets and with zero waste programing.
- Regular hands-on work in Kinsolving and Jester gardens;
- Collaborate with team to educate others about sustainable food production;
- Assist in coordinating volunteers and special garden events
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at Austin.
- Must be available to work a full year in the position.
- There is no prior experience required; only a willingness to work hard and a deep desire to learn and help others.
Career Competencies Gained:
- Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
- Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management.
Application Information:
- You must apply by completing and submitting a UHD Application at: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/dhfs/job_appl/
- Also, Email UT Farm Stand, UHD Sustainability, your cover letter and resume at utfarmstand@austin.utexas.edu