S/L MSC Growingspaces Assistant Intermediate

Westminster University

Growingspaces Assistant Intermediate - MSC Growingspaces

Student Employment

Position Summary:

The Intermediate Growing Spaces Student Assistant supports day-to-day work in the greenhouse, organic garden, orchard, and food forest. This role is ideal for students interested in learning the basics of agroecology, gardening, and sustainability. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the assistant helps with maintenance tasks and supports events and produce distribution.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with planting, watering, weeding, and general garden upkeep
• Support produce harvesting and distribution to campus outlets
• Set up and clean up for community events such as Earth Day
• Participate in composting and garden preparation projects
• Maintain organization of tools, supplies, and workspaces
• Track hours and work performed for program documentation
• Perform other duties as directed by the GrowingSpaces director

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn fundamental gardening and agroecology practices
• Gain experience working collaboratively on sustainability initiatives
• Practice clear communication and teamwork
• Develop responsibility in tracking tasks and maintaining shared workspaces
• Apply safety protocols in gardening and greenhouse environments

Diversity and Inclusion

Promote an Inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments include in the Westminster University Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related diversity, equity and Inclusion both individually and as related to my filed of work, profession or discipline.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.

For questions about this position, please contact Denise Zivkovic at dzivkovic@westminsteru.edu