Federal Workstudy- Agriculture/Greenhouse Assistant

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is offering a work-study position at the Marion Campus. The student will support greenhouse operations, grow and harvest plants, and assist with custodial tasks as directed by the Program Chair.

This role emphasizes record-keeping and project completion within the greenhouse environment. Eligible students must maintain enrollment, meet SAP standards, and be work-study eligible.

Qualifications

• Maintain records as required.
• Must be a Marion Campus student.
• Work Study Eligible.

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

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Marion Campus student enrollment

Job description

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.

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