Student Worker - Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - BC

Job Title: Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - BC

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service 

Hiring Manager: Libby Barnhill

Contact: lbarnhill@missionwaco.org

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