Student Garden Technician & Events Helper

Asbury Theological Seminary; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 9,600 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Asbury Theological Seminary is seeking a Community Garden Student Worker to maintain the campus garden and assist with events on the Kentucky Campus in Wilmore, KY. The role supports the garden's tidiness and efficiency, serving as a friendly point of contact for gardeners when the coordinator is away.

The position requires a current ATS student, 8–10 hours weekly, and willingness to work outside in seasonal conditions.

Qualifications

• Current student of Asbury Theological Seminary.
• Willing to work 8-10 hours weekly.
• Willing to work outdoors in the heat of summer and the cold of winter.
• Able to occasionally push or carry heavy loads.
• Committed to the mission statements of Asbury Seminary and the community garden.

Responsibilities

• Mow and trim the grass in the garden regularly.
• Weed the garden paths and shared beds regularly.
• Gather the trash from the garden trash bins weekly or when full.
• Pick up any tools or trash left laying in the garden.
• Alert the garden coordinator when the garden fire pit is in need of firewood.
• Assist with spreading mulch or compost as needed.
• Water the greenhouse beds, fruit trees, and any communal plots as needed.
• Open and close the greenhouse to maintain temperatures and protect against pests.
• Weed the greenhouse beds regularly.
• Assist with planting, trimming, and harvesting of greenhouse plants.
• Help to mix the compost pile every 1-3 weeks.
• Assist with any other garden tasks or projects as needed.
• Help the garden coordinator for events and the on-campus garden produce stand.

Skills

Student at ATS

8-10 hours weekly

Outdoor work

Heavy loads

Mission-aligned

Job description

Asbury Theological Seminary is seeking a Community Garden Student Worker to maintain the campus garden and assist with events on the Kentucky Campus in Wilmore, KY. The role supports the garden's tidiness and efficiency, serving as a friendly point of contact for gardeners when the coordinator is away.

The position requires a current ATS student, 8–10 hours weekly, and willingness to work outside in seasonal conditions.