Garden Grounds Student Worker

Asbury Theological Seminary; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Asbury Theological Seminary is seeking a Garden Grounds Student Worker to maintain the community garden on the Kentucky Campus (Wilmore, KY). You will support greenhouse and garden plot care, paths and fire pit areas, and assist with events and seasonal needs, all while contributing to a welcoming campus environment.

The role is outdoors, 20 hours per week, and suits a current student committed to the seminary’s mission and to caring for God’s creation through practical gardening work.

Qualifications

• Current student of Asbury Theological Seminary.
• Willing to work 20 hours weekly.
• Willing to work outdoors in summer heat and winter cold.
• Able to push or carry heavy loads.
• Committed to the mission statements of Asbury Seminary and the community garden.

Responsibilities

• Oversee greenhouse operations: open/close, weed, water plots and structures.
• Care for garden plots: weed, water, prune fruit trees, native plots.
• Care for paths and fire pit areas: weed gravel surfaces.
• Mow garden lawn as needed.
• Assist with garden events and seasonal needs.

Skills

Student ATS

20 hours/week

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Mission alignment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Kentucky Campus - Wilmore, KY 40390, Position Type: Student, POSITION SUMMARY:

The Garden Grounds Student Worker serves as a hands‑on garden maintenance worker and garden caretaker. This position helps to ensure that Asbury Seminary’s community garden is well cared for and inviting for community members and visitors and also helps to assist with garden events and seasonal needs. Ultimately, this individual supports the growth and development of our seminary community in the garden.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee Greenhouse operations: open and close greenhouse, weed and water greenhouse plots, maintain any other greenhouse needs and structures
• Care for Garden Plots: weed and water community garden plots, water and trim garden fruit trees, weed and maintain Kentucky native plots
• Care for Paths and Fire Pit: spray and weed gravel areas
• Mow Garden Lawn
• Other duties as specified

Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A current student of Asbury Theological Seminary
• Able and willing to work 20 hours weekly
• Willing to work outdoors in the heat of summer and the cold of winter
• Able to push or carry heavy loads
• Committed to the mission statements of Asbury Seminary and the community garden

PREFERRED Experience

• Experience in farming or gardening
• A passion to care for God’s creation
• Flexibility of schedule and approach