Incubator Farm Assistant — Workshops, Outreach & Field Work

Stubblefield Institute; Shepherdstown (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Shepherd University’s Small Agricultural Business Incubator Program is seeking a part-time Farm Assistant to support the Incubator Farm Coordinator. Duties include organizing workshops, promoting programs, and engaging with small-scale farmers. The role involves hands-on farm tasks and outdoor work.

Applicants should be flexible, willing to learn, and capable of independent work. Evening workshop support is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Shepherd University.
• Degree-seeking students welcome.
• Experience with Excel is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing educational workshops for the incubator program.
• Advertise programs via social media and print media.
• Speak with small-scale farmers to understand their needs.
• Participate in hands-on farm work as needed.
• Gain hands-on experience in running an educational program.

Skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Excel experience

Education

Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Degree-seeking

Job description

Shepherd University’s Small Agricultural Business Incubator Program is seeking a part-time Farm Assistant to support the Incubator Farm Coordinator. Duties include organizing workshops, promoting programs, and engaging with small-scale farmers. The role involves hands-on farm tasks and outdoor work.

Applicants should be flexible, willing to learn, and capable of independent work. Evening workshop support is required.