West Lake Nature Grove Assistant, Student Worker

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a West Lake Nature Grove, Student Worker to help maintain and promote the nature grove. You will assist with beekeeping equipment, monitor beehives, and support faculty using the facility for instructional activities.

Students must meet minimum academic progress, enroll at least half-time, complete harassment prevention training within 30 days, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Expect up to 20 hours per week at minimum wage.

Qualifications

• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) during the semester of employment.
• Complete harassment prevention training within 30 days of employment.
• Minimum GPA 2.0.
• Interest in nature and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the West Lake Nature Grove and assist in its upkeep.
• Assemble, maintain, and organize beekeeping equipment.
• Monitor health of beehives.
• Support faculty using the facility for instruction.
• Present to groups about the activities and amenities of the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Beekeeping basics

Education

Half-time student status

Job description

Lincoln Land Community College is currently accepting applications for a West Lake Nature Grove, Student Worker to provide assistance in supporting, maintaining, and promoting the West Lake Nature Grove.

Student Workers Will Perform The Following Duties

• Assist the college in maintaining the West Lake Nature Grove
• Assemble, maintain, and organize beekeeping equipment
• Monitor the health of beehives
• Support faculty using the facility for instruction
• Present to groups about the activities and amenities of the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Uphold LLCC’s mission, as well as certain standards of conduct within the College and in dealings with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
• Responsible for compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) and other regulations with regard to confidentiality of and access to student and other institutional records.

Student Workers will be paid minimum wage and will work no more than 20 hours per week.

Requirements Include The Following

• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) during the semester of employment, with the exception of summer term
• Complete LLCC’s mandatory harassment prevention training within 30 days of employment
• Minimum GPA 2.0
• Interested in Nature
• Ability to work outside
• Willingness to speak to and in front of groups of people
• Cannot be allergic to bees

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

If working with minors, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.