Temp, Campus Farm Assistant

DEPARTMENT:
Continuing Education

STATUS AND SCHEDULE:
Temporary to start April 2026 and may work up-to October 2026; part-time up-to 19 hours per week may work between Monday and Friday 8am to 5pm; will not work holidays; non-benefit eligible

FLSA:
Hourly/Non-Exempt

CLOSING:
Open Until Filled

SUMMARY:
Supports FVCCs campus farm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists with crop production activities such as planting weeding mowing bed preparation and crop harvest
• Works as a team member to ensure that crops are harvested and safely prepared for sale and distribution
• Coordinates and performs maintenance of field bindweed research plots
• Assists with application of experimental treatments and data collection in the field bindweed research study
• Communicates with others about daily farm activities and works to troubleshoot production issues
• Performs other duties as assigned to function as a successful member of the Campus Farm
• Reports to the Campus Farm Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with small-scale farm operations and crop production
• Experience with conducting research and data collection

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to plan ahead
• Ability to read and write and understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions
• Skill and ability in the safe use and operation of a variety of farm equipment machinery implements and tools
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to work in a variety of climatic conditions
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the public donors students potential students and College community
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships with faculty staff students and public
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
• This is a Heavy Duty job according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Heavy Duty involves exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25-50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

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