- Coordinate garden logistics at the McEown Park Community Garden
- Primary contact for gardeners throughout the summer months
- Supporting covid-19 procedures
- Administrative and communication support
- Solving gardener complaints or disputes
- Addressing facilities or operational problems
- Supporting gardening education
- Representing the university amongst the garden
- Must have strong communication skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with internal and external partners
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Comfortable with physical tasks such as setting up water hoses, assisting with setting up garden plots or handling garden tools
Student Assistant - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan
Description
Student Assistant
In the appointment of Student Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:
Your general location of work will be the McEown Park Community Garden and remotely online, and you will report to Janelle Hutchinson.
Required Number of Hours : Up to 20 hours per week
Duration of Employment : May 13, 2024 up to October 31, 2024
Qualifications (Skills and Abilities): Candidates must be a registered USask graduate student planning to attend classes in Septemberand have a good understanding of urban gardening and food security based on their studies in horticulture, nutrition, sustainability or a related field. Must have experience in gardening, community or student organizing in multicultural settings, knowledgeable about student life in residence and conflict resolution.
Required Competencies: