Student Worker Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant Mission Waco

Job Title: Student Worker - Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - Mission Waco

Job Classification:Community Service Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Libby Barnhill

Contact:

Work Schedule: 10-20 hours/week flexible working hours

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing

Pay Rate: $11.00 - $12.50/hr

Key Components:

• In a student employee capacity may assist in working with external community service partners.

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION-- Assist Urban REAP Director with managing our Aquaponics System and researching strategies to manage our water quality and pests for maximum system health. MUST BE ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY. This is off-campus employment so reliable transportation is important.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION--
Assisting with Aquaponics operations including managing our fish plants and water quality for optimal production
Conducting daily and regular water quality tests and managing water quality as needed
Monitoring plant health and implementing integrated pest management strategies
Implementing the planting plan and maintaining updated documentation and records
Researching strategies to manage water quality and pests
Harvesting produce for our local vendors
Develop a planting plan in conjunction with the Urban REAP Director to grow produce for local outlets
Developing educational materials for community members to learn more about Aquaponics
Assisting with other tasks and projects as needed for Urban REAP operations

REQUIRED HARD SKILLS--
Background in Environmental Studies Ecology Chemistry Biology Horticulture Sustainable Agriculture or similar
Preferred - bilingual Spanish

LEARNING OUTCOMES--
Technical skills such as aquaponics maintenance composting plant science and gardening integrated pest management organic practices and soil science
Computer systems management such as Drive Square Outlook and online databases
Interpersonal skills and communication skills with a variety individuals and settings (e.g. store front education tours)
Project management punctuality responsibility and professionalism

Hourly Rate: $11-$12.50/hour (depending on new or returning student worker status and/or any recognized special skill level)

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Mission Waco Mission World

Work Address: 1509 N. 15th St. Waco TX 76707