Posting Details

This position is available for Guilford College student applicants only. If you are not a currently enrolled student at Guilford College, do not apply for this position.

TitleFall 2019 Work-Study: Agriculture Technician (Active Guilford Student Only)DepartmentSustainabilityWork Location (Building)Production GardenWho will student report to?David Petree/Nick MangiliIs this a work study or non-work study position?Work StudyHours per week6-10Position Summary

The main charge of the Agriculture Technician position will be to help with the normal tasks that arise with maintaining a production farm.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Garden upkeep and maintenance, planting, weeding, harvesting, etc. Helping with building projects. Working collaboratively to develop educational opportunities.

The position is expected to work 6-10 hours per week and should anticipate moderate to strenuously physical work such as lifting, hauling, pulling weeds and other garden activities. Agriculture Technicians will be expected to work efficiently, be responsible for physical upkeep such as staying hydrated, and remain consistently reliable for working at scheduled time. The ability to work effectively with others will be necessary. Work in the garden will primarily involve planting of crops and harvesting.

Qualifications/Special Skills RequiredPhysical RequirementsPosting NumberSTU00586Open Date07/18/2017Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Please contact David Petree at 336-316-2402 or dpetree@guilford.edu.

Additional Information

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About the College: *Founded in 1837 by the Religious Society of Friends
(Quakers), Guilford College is a selective four-year liberal arts college
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sport studies, social sciences, natural science and mathematics, Guilford
is an intentionally diverse, inclusive community where students and faculty
collaborate critically and creatively to address complex issues and
problems with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives.

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2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

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