at College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois, United States
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Posting Details Posting Detail Information Posting Number Stu01046 Position Title Green Youth Farm Assistant Department Community Programs Position Type Student Job Family Job SummaryThe selected student worker, under supervision of the Lab Coordinator, will assist with farm tasks at the off-campus Green Youth Farm. These tasks include planting, watering, harvesting, pest management, and other tasks as assigned including working alongside and leading high school Youth Farmers.
Required Qualification(s)1. Ability to get to/from off campus location at Greenbelt Forest Preserve.
2. Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
3. Ability to do physical labor and lift minimum of 50 pounds on regular basis.
4. Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
5. Tolerance of outdoor working conditions in all weather.
6. Must be currently enrolled in 3 credit hours for summer, or 6 credit hours for the fall.
7. Must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA unless enrolled in your first semester.
Desired Qualification(s)1. Strong verbal and written communication skills
2. Experience working in a leadership position with peers
3. Experience working in an outdoor setting.
Posting Date Special Instructions Summary Pay Rate $13.00 Location Extension Sites Total Hours per week 20 Work ScheduleTypically M-Th 8am-1pm, with flexibility for class schedule and opportunity for Saturday hours for watering.
EEO StatementThe College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
Posting Specific Questions – supplemental questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).+ * Are you currently enrolled in a minimum three (3) credit hours for the Summer Semester or a minimum six (6) credit hours for the Fall Semester?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents Required Documents+ Resume
+ Cover Letter
+ Class Schedule
+ Availability Schedule
Optional Documents