Student Assistant - Czarnota

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); Sur place; USD 17 564 - 24 796; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of Georgia in Athens is hiring a Student Assistant for the CAES-Horticulture Department. This role involves performing tasks in a nursery and greenhouse, assisting with laboratory work, and supporting teaching activities. Pay ranges from $12.75 to $18.00 per hour, with a schedule that accommodates students' classes.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in horticulture research while studying. Interested candidates should apply promptly as the anticipated start date is October 3, 2022.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail for data entry tasks.
• Ability to work in both greenhouse and laboratory settings.
• Good communication skills for teaching assistance.

Responsabilités

• Assist in nursery duties including potting and pruning.
• Conduct laboratory work such as preparing and processing samples.
• Support preparation for teaching activities.

Description du poste

Student Assistant – Czarnota

Department: CAES-Horticulture

Employment Type: Employee

Schedule: Monday–Friday; work hours will vary around the student's class schedule.

Salary: $12.75 – $18.00

Anticipated Start Date: 10/03/2022

Duties and Responsibilities

• Nursery/Greenhouse: potting, pruning, weeding, grafting, seeding, data entry, maintaining research plots, watering, fertilizer and pesticide applications, running and maintaining nursery equipment located at the campus and local research farms. (50%)
• Laboratory work: washing dishes, preparing research samples, processing samples, data entry, running and maintaining lab equipment. (25%)
• Teaching & Extension: assist with preparation of teaching a weed science lab and assist with editing extension publications. (25%)

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).