Agriculture Student Worker - Federal Work Study

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking an Agriculture Student Worker for a federal work study position at the Gainesville campus. The role involves assisting with the agriculture program, including greenhouse maintenance and related activities.

Students must be enrolled for at least six credit hours to qualify, with a commitment of 5 to 15 hours of work weekly. The position offers valuable experience in agricultural practices while supporting the Biology department.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain ag plants in the greenhouse.
• Plant, water, grow plants for the ag program.
• Clean lab materials and help prep study models as needed.
• Assist in other ag program related items as needed.

Education

Enrolled at the University of North Georgia with minimum of six (6) credit hours

Job description

Job Title

Agriculture Student Worker - Federal Work Study

Location

UNG - Gainesville

Employment Type

Temporary, Part-Time

Job ID

298753

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Biology department on the Gainesville campus. The student will help with the agriculture program, assisting in the greenhouse, and with other ag related activities as needed. The student would be expected to work at minimum 5 hours a week with a maximum of 15 hours.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain ag plants in the greenhouse.
• Plant, water, grow plants for the ag program.
• Clean lab materials and help prep study models as needed.
• Assist in other ag program related items as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by the University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.