Assistant TENN

University of Detroit Mercy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Detroit Mercy seeks a TENN Assistant to support the Titan Equity Nourish Network on campus. The Federal Work Study position assists the on-campus garden, deliveries, and events.

You will recruit volunteers, aid fundraising, and collaborate with students and staff to promote food justice and sustainability. Schedule is 5–10 hours per week, fitting student life.

Qualifications

• Interest in gardening and food justice.
• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Good ability to stay organized and manage time well.
• Ability to recruit volunteers and partners to the garden.
• Enjoys working with others, outdoors, and getting hands dirty.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the TENN on-campus garden operations.
• Assist with food deliveries and logistics.
• Plan and implement events and activities.
• Student outreach, volunteer management, and fundraising support.

Skills

Gardening interest

Leadership

Time management

Volunteer recruitment

Teamwork outdoors

Job description

Description

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Position Type:

• Federal Work Study Only

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Titan Equity Nourish Network is an organization that engages Detroit Mercy students in food justice and sustainability initiatives.
• The TENN Assistant will assist with the TENN on-campus garden, all aspects of food deliveries, the planning and implementation of events, student outreach, volunteer management, and fundraising.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Interest in gardening and food justice.
• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Good ability to stay organized and manage time well.
• Ability to make connections and recruit volunteers and partners to the garden.
• Enjoys working with others Enjoys working outside and doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty.

Anticipated Schedule:

• 5-10 Hours

Job Contact:

• Chelsea Manning – [phone] – [e-mail]

Special Instructions to Applicants

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affiliated Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Pay Range

15.00