Work Study Greenhouse Assistant

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University is seeking a Work Study Greenhouse Assistant for the Biology Department greenhouse. The role supports plant care, pest scouting, cleaning, and repotting, with duties possibly expanding to propagation and social media tasks based on interests.

Applicants must be BSU undergraduates registered for at least six credits in Fall 2026 and have a Work Study award. Interviews with the greenhouse manager will follow, and the position pays $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• planting
• pest scouting
• cleaning
• repotting
• Additional duties depend on student interests (e.g. propagation techniques, social media) and greenhouse needs.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Emma Welch
[e-mail]

Position Information

Title

Title Work Study Greenhouse Assistant

Position Description

BSU’s Greenhouse contains the Biological Science Department’s living plants collection, as well as research space. The Greenhouse is utilized by varied members of the campus community for class visits, tours, and events. New specimens are regularly added to the three distinct climates, and the space is open to visitors.

The Greenhouse Assistant will be responsible for the following:

• planting
• pest scouting
• cleaning
• repotting

Additional duties depend on student interests (e.g. propagation techniques, specific plant families, social media) and general Greenhouse needs.

Applicants will be asked to interview with Greenhouse manager.

Please explain why you would like to work in the Greenhouse in your cover letter.

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package

Preferred Qualifications

Experience is helpful but not required, as instruction will be provided. Experience with growing plants; greenhouse experience is a plus. A love of plants and a desire to learn about them is a must!

Physical Demands

Must be able to work in high temperatures and high humidity. Usually, temperatures during the school year are reasonable, but high temperatures are possible.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate 18.00

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Work Study is a requirement for this position. Students who meet certain financial criteria may be awarded Work Study through financial aid. Have you been awarded Work Study as part of your financial aid package?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Please provide the dollar amount of your Work Study award. This information is available in your financial aid package. If you need to verify, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor or the Financial Aid Office at 508-531-1341 or [e-mail]
• * Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.