Full-time Summer Crew Members

Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: April 30, 2025

RHS Job Title	Student Grounds/ Horticulture Assistant I
Job Description	Location: 3921 College Road, Holt, MI 48842 Pay: $13.00 per hour Under the supervision of the SOF Manager and student crew leaders, student farmers will perform the tasks necessary to run a diversified vegetable production. These responsibilities include but are not limited to greenhouse seeding, cultivating, harvesting, transplanting, direct seeding, irrigating, and pruning. Students will also have the opportunity to run our weekly CSA Distributions, where we serve 100 members as part of our 15-week Summer CSA and 100 members as part of our 5-week Fall CSA. Student Farmers will also occasionally assist and interact with other educational programs and tours on-site. If you need assistance with filling out the application online, please feel free to reach out to me at mcgaugh2@msu.edu or by phone at 517-884-4666. This is a summer position which will be 40 hours a week from May 5, 2025 to August 18. 2025-with the potential to continue part time during the 2025 Fall Semester. Prior farming/gardening experience is not required.
Required Qualifications	Commitment to delivering outstanding Spartan experiences Demonstrated interest in sustainable agriculture Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to listen to directions and execute them. Positive attitude and effective communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous farming or gardening experience is not required. Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator license is helpful but not mandatory.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement	All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Physical Demands	Lifting up to 25 pounds Applicants are expected to be physically capable as the job involves completing long stretches of strenuous labor in challenging working conditions.
Work Hours	Variable
Work Location	Student Organic Farms (Loc)