Farm Lab Assistant
- Employer
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- Location
- Food Innovation Center
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
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Job Title::Farm Lab Assistant
Location::Food Innovation Center
Full-Time/Part-Time::Part Time
Pay Rate::$11.00 per hour
Position Type::Staff
Department::Agrifood
Job Summary::Are you a responsible, energetic and motivated individual who thrives on dealing with a variety of situations and doing what it takes to get the job done? Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty and growing food using all sorts of sustainable agriculture techniques? Do you love to work with young people and helping them achieve their full potential? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal job opportunity for you.
This seasonal position is part of a team responsible for assisting the Production Manager with producing food at the urban farm at the Food Innovation Center (224 East Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo MI 49001). The team works to grow vegetables in a variety of settings at the Food Innovation Center and to build the capacity of the farm. Specifically, the team will be planting, weeding, and harvesting, as well as assisting with building and monitoring additional growing and educational spaces. Lab Assistants will work alongside of a crew of high school youth interns during the summer. Training will be provided as needed.
This position will also require working one weekend day per week. This is a seasonal position through October 31, 2022.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Candidates must be motivated, reliable, and able to work in a food-safe environment.
Must be able to communicate clearly and work as a member of the team.
Prior experience in vegetable/plant production using field, greenhouse, hydroponic, aquaponic, and/or permaculture growing techniques will be considered an asset.
Prior experience leading a team or crew.
Prior experience working with high school age students
Lifting, bending, stooping, and standing required. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions. Much of the work is outdoors during the normal growing season.
Typical hours are 7am-4:30pm, with some evening and weekend responsibilities, assigned by FIC Production Manager.
Posting Date:03/31/2022
Closing Date::06/26/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants::Please indicate availability in your cover letter. KVCC reserves the right to conclude this search should a sufficient applicant pool be established prior to the posted closing date.
As an employer, KVCC encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities, circumstances, and characteristics. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
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