Campus Community Garden Intern

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Are you looking to gain experience in small scale agriculture while supporting the mission of the Racine-Kenosha County Food Bank to reduce hunger The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is offering an on-campus paid internship to work at the community garden. The Community Garden Intern will have the opportunity to support a variety of projects issues and needs related to food security agricultural best practices habitat enhancement and nutrition.

Interns should have a background and/or interest in environmental studies sustainable management nutrition health or a related field. Interns should also be passionate about sustainability public service and supporting community engagement efforts through their work with the UW-Parkside Community Garden.

Undergraduates including seniors graduating in May and graduate students in any field of study are encouraged to apply. Please highlight any relevant personal work or volunteer experience or academic training in natural resources management or agriculture in the cover letter and resume in your application.

Successful candidates should have the ability to work with others an interest in working in the field of natural resources as well as enthusiasm for environmental stewardship. Excellent communication organizational and time management skills are required. Interns should expect to carry out their duties in adverse weather and under dynamic conditions.

Specific Job Duties Include but Are Not Limited To:

Preparing in ground and raised planting beds through weed removal turning of existing soil and addition of soil and/or compost

Placement and maintenance of exclusion fencing

Garden path maintenance (weeding and spreading wood chips)

Removal of weeds (non-native species) and pests using natural/sustainable methods

Planting various plants and seeds in ground raised beds pots or pollinator plots

Watering plants and seeds

Opening and/or closing the hoop house west of Tallent Hall on a daily basis

Harvesting produce from the community garden

Packaging and transporting harvested produce

Manual turning of compost

Maintaining tools and garden shed

Waste removal/disposal

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Interns are responsible for travel housing and other living expenses. Work will occur on the main campus. Sturdy work boots weather appropriate field clothing and hydration (e.g. a water bottle) are required. Sturdy work boots and a rain jacket will be purchased for the hired student. Gardening gloves and hand tools will be provided.

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Facilities Management

Compensation:

$15 per hour

Required Qualifications:

- Must be enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Parkside

- Be at least 18 years of age
- Completion of one year of college or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
- Ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools
- Ability to stand squat bend or kneel for extended periods of time
- Ability and willingness to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

How to Apply:

To apply click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until April 22nd 2026.

Contact Information:

Adam Christensen

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

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