Greenhouse & Agriculture Student Assistant

Sweet Briar College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Sweet Briar College is seeking a part-time Agriculture & Greenhouse Student Assistant for its 26,000 sq ft greenhouse, supporting vegetable production for campus dining, weekly markets, CSA, and local food programs. The role involves tasks from planting to market prep, with strong emphasis on reliability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include assisting in greenhouse operations and, when needed, other campus agriculture areas (apiary, vineyard, composting).

Qualifications

• Concurrent or prior enrollment in ENVR 201: Agricultural Operations.
• Extremely reliable/always reports for work at scheduled time.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to get dirty working with soil, plants, insects, etc.
• Must disclose any allergies or sensitivities that might be triggered by work in the greenhouse or other agricultural areas.

Responsibilities

• Reliably perform assigned tasks in the greenhouse or other campus agriculture areas (apiary, vineyard, outdoor growing, composting, conservation, etc.).
• Notify supervisor of any observed issues or concerns in the greenhouse.
• Follow all operations, policy, safety, and hygiene protocols

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Willingness to get dirty

Attention to detail

Education

Concurrent or prior enrollment in ENVR 201: Agricultural Operations

Job description

Sweet Briar College is seeking a part-time Agriculture & Greenhouse Student Assistant for its 26,000 sq ft greenhouse, supporting vegetable production for campus dining, weekly markets, CSA, and local food programs. The role involves tasks from planting to market prep, with strong emphasis on reliability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include assisting in greenhouse operations and, when needed, other campus agriculture areas (apiary, vineyard, composting).