Student Worker - Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - BC
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Baylor University
Waco, TX, US
Summary
Assist the Urban REAP Director in managing the aquaponics system, focusing on water quality and pest management for optimal health. Responsibilities include monitoring fish and plants, harvesting produce, and developing educational materials for the community.
Job Description
Job Title: Student Worker - Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - Mission Waco
Job Classification: Community Service, Student
Department: Off Campus Community Service
Hiring Manager: Libby Barnhill
Contact: [email protected]
Work Schedule: 10-20 hours/week, flexible working hours
Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing
Pay Rate: $11.00 - $12.50/hr
Key Components:
- In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners.
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION-- Assist Urban REAP Director with managing our Aquaponics System and researching strategies to manage our water quality and pests for maximum system health. MUST BE ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY. This is off-campus employment, so reliable transportation is important.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION--
● Assisting with Aquaponics operations, including managing our fish, plants, and water quality for optimal production
● Conducting daily and regular water quality tests and managing water quality as needed
● Monitoring plant health and implementing integrated pest management strategies
● Implementing the planting plan and maintaining updated documentation and records
● Researching strategies to manage water quality and pests
● Harvesting produce for our local vendors
● Develop a planting plan in conjunction with the Urban REAP Director to grow produce for local outlets
● Developing educational materials for community members to learn more about Aquaponics
● Assisting with other tasks and projects as needed for Urban REAP operations
REQUIRED HARD SKILLS--
● Background in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Chemistry, Biology, Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, or similar
● Preferred - bilingual Spanish
LEARNING OUTCOMES--
● Technical skills, such as aquaponics maintenance, composting, plant science and gardening, integrated pest management, organic practices, and soil science
● Computer systems management, such as Drive, Square, Outlook, and online databases
● Interpersonal skills and communication skills with a variety 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
Baylor University, a private Christian university, is committed to equipping students to make a difference wherever they are called to lead. Our graduate school offers more than 100 master's and doctoral programs. students will find support from a community of graduate students and world-class faculty in purposeful work and research.
Founded
1845
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Waco, Texas
Baylor University, a private Christian university, is committed to equipping students to make a difference wherever they are called to lead. Our graduate school offers more than 100 master's and doctoral programs. students will find support from a community of graduate students and world-class faculty in purposeful work and research.
Founded
1845
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Waco, Texas
