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College of Lake County Greenbelt Farm Student Worker in Grayslake, Illinois
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Posting Number Stu01132
Position Title Greenbelt Farm Student Worker
Department Community Programs
Position Type Student
Job Family
Job Summary
The selected student worker, under supervision of the Lab Coordinator, assists with farm tasks at the off-campus Greenbelt Farm. These tasks include planting, watering, harvesting, pest management, and other tasks as assigned including working alongside and guiding farm apprentices ages 16-24 and high school aged Youth Farmers.
Required Qualification(s)
Ability to get to/from worksite at Greenbelt Forest Preserve during assigned hours.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to do physical labor and lift minimum of 50 pounds on regular basis.
Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Tolerance of outdoor working conditions in all weather.
Must be enrolled for at least 3 credit hours over the summer or 6 credit hours in the fall.
Must have or maintain a 2.0 GPA
Desired Qualification(s)
Experience working in a leadership position
Outdoor work experience
Posting Date
Special Instructions Summary
Pay Rate $14.00
Location Extension Sites
Total Hours per week 20
Work Schedule
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-1:00pm with flexibility for classes. Some Saturdays for watering duties may be required. Position runs through the end of the growing season.
EEO Statement
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you currently enrolled in a minimum three (3) credit hours for the Summer Semester or a minimum six (6) credit hours for the Fall Semester?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
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Resume
Cover Letter
Class Schedule
Availability Schedule
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