Federal Workstudy- Agriculture/Greenhouse Assistant

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College Marion Campus is seeking a Greenhouse Assistant under the Agriculture Program Chair to assist with plant care, harvesting, and maintenance in the campus greenhouse and to keep records as required.

Responsibilities include custodial tasks, organizing projects, and supporting ongoing greenhouse activities. Applicants must be Marion Campus students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and eligible for work-study with FAFSA on file.

Qualifications

• Plants care and propagation in greenhouse environment.
• Record-keeping and reporting as required by supervisor.
• Ability to perform routine custodial tasks and equipment sanitization.

Responsibilities

• Plant, grow, maintain, and harvest fruit, vegetable, and tropical plants in greenhouse as directed by Program Chair
• Keep records as required
• Perform custodial tasks such as sweeping and sanitizing equipment
• Complete organizational projects within greenhouse

Skills

Plant care

Record-keeping

Custodial tasks

Organizational skills

Education

Marion Campus student

Maintain 6 credit hours

Work Study Eligible

FAFSA on file

Job description

Under the supervision of the Agriculture Program Chair, the Greenhouse Assistant conducts a variety of duties in the campus greenhouse utilizing decision‑making skills and advanced responsibility abilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plant, grow, maintain, and harvest fruit, vegetable, and tropical plants in greenhouse as directed by Program Chair
• Keep records as required
• Perform custodial tasks such as sweeping and sanitizing equipment
• Complete organizational projects within greenhouse

General Qualifications:

• Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need
• Maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours of enrollment in eligible courses
• Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status
• Must me a Marion Campus student
• Work Study Eligible

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life‑changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full‑fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations.

Competitive benefits and professional development programs

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