You must be a registered Antioch College student to be eligible for this position.
Care for campus plant communities and encourage student volunteers to become involved in the Apothecary Garden Collective
Essential Responsibilities of the Position:
Provide care for indoor plant communities and support conservation education efforts in the regions these plants represent.
Contribute to the propagation of native plant communities across campus.
Work with volunteers to tend garden beds.
Contribute to efforts to limit invasive plants
Qualifications:
The student in this position should have a significant appreciation for and love of native plants.
They should understand the connections between plants and human wellbeing as we strive to become a campus that encourages human flourishing in a sustainable, natural environment.
They should have communication skills adequate for encouraging the involvement of community members in plant propagation efforts.
Required Physical Abilities:
Garden work
Candidates must be able to regularly bend over, lift and carry up to 30 lbs, and push a wheelbarrow.
Ability to engage in strenuous physical garden work during the hottest months of the year
Environmental Considerations:
Should enjoy time in outdoor spaces and exposure to the elements.
Possible exposure to pollen, stinging insects, poison ivy, brambles, etc.
Number of Positions Available (per term):
Two
Work Schedule:
Hours per Week: 10
Flexible Schedule
Term Position is Available:
All; varies
Department:
Cooperative Education
Immediate Supervisor Name:
Richard Kraince
937-768-80255
rkraince@antiochcollege.edu
Application Process:
To apply, send email to studentjobs@antiochcollege.edu with the following Application Material.
Include the position title in subject line.
In the body of the email answer the following questions:
What is your Class Schedule?
What hours are you available to work?
What year are you?
Have you worked on campus before?
Submit your resume detailing your work history and relevant experience as an attachment in Word or PDF format.
Antioch College is an equal opportunity employer; the College offers employment, advancement opportunities and benefits in a harassment-free environment on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or covered veteran status. Candidates who can contribute to Antioch’s commitment to diversity and its evolving multilingual culture are encouraged to apply.