EcoGarden
2016
Application
Paid Summer Student Gardener
Student Gardener Benefits:
The Student Gardener position was created and is supported by the University of Connecticut’s Department of Dining Services. The EcoGarden’s harvest is utilized specifically for the use of Dining operations. This classification is a seasonal part time, end dated, non-state position. This position provides the student gardener with a bi-weekly wage of $9.35/hour for up to 29 hours of work per week.
Student Gardener Responsibilities:
Student gardeners begin work Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and end Thursday, August 25, 2016. Unpaid time off is to be arranged at least two weeks in advance of requested time.
Daily duties will include, but not be limited to planting, weeding, watering, mowing, smiling and laughing, following Good Agricultural Practices Standard Operating Procedures for harvesting, washing and sorting produce, packing, delivery, and record keeping.
Student Gardener Qualifications:
This position is open only to students of the University of Connecticut who are currently enrolled full time for the fall 2016 semester. Applicants must be physically capable of performing the strenuous physical labor necessary to do garden chores under a variety of climatic conditions. The student gardener needs to have a curious mind, an interest in organic gardening methods, good communication skills, a sense of humor in the face of adversity, be able to work independently without direct supervision, good problem solving abilities, and have a proven positive work ethic.
Application
2016 Summer Student Gardener
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Please answer the following questions in a simple, but thoughtful, paragraph or two on a separate sheet.
Please describe how your personal experiences influenced your decision to apply for a paid summer student gardener position. With concrete examples please describe what in-class and out of class experiences led you to consider applying.
1. Please describe your recent applicable education and work/volunteer experience.
2. Please describe your experience with physical labor. How will you handle the strenuous physical nature of gardening?
3. What does sustainability mean to you? What sustains you?
4. Please state three interesting things about yourself.
5. Please describe other important details about yourself (include goals, aspirations, hobbies, personal activities, etc.)
6. How will you utilize the knowledge, skills and experience you will gain at the garden in achieving your future goals?
7. What new innovations or procedures would you like to bring to the garden?
Applications are due back no later than Monday, March 7, 2016
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