Farm & Extension Assistant: Plants, Animals, Tours

fvsu; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University invites applications for the position of Agriculture Program Assistant. The role provides care for edible crops, animals, and farm facilities on campus, supporting programming, demonstrations, trainings, tours, and workshops.

The incumbent works as part of a team to maintain equipment and grounds. Primary duties include planting and caring for trees, shrubs, and crops, harvesting produce, monitoring irrigation, and assisting with the marketing and management of farm

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Interest in working with plants and animals.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plant and establish trees, shrubs, and other plants such as vegetables, etc.
• Provide maintenance and care for all established plants and animals on the farm sites.
• Establish and maintain all the necessary fencing required for plant and animal sites.
• Harvest fruits, vegetables and maintain animals on the farm.
• Monitor irrigation system on the organic production farm site.
• Assist with the management and marketing of animal and crop production.
• Other assignments as needed

Skills

Interest in plants

Animal care

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fort Valley State University invites applications for the position of Agriculture Program Assistant. The role provides care for edible crops, animals, and farm facilities on campus, supporting programming, demonstrations, trainings, tours, and workshops.

The incumbent works as part of a team to maintain equipment and grounds. Primary duties include planting and caring for trees, shrubs, and crops, harvesting produce, monitoring irrigation, and assisting with the marketing and management of farm