Student Assistant 2

Student Assistant 2

Requirements

• Eligible candidates must be enrolled as a college student on a full-time or part-time basis in an academic program relevant to the position
• Experience operating personal computer and other office equipment
• An Ohio driver’s license and personal transportation is required to travel to and from garden sites to conduct assessments.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and conducting site assessments at community gardens using pre-identified tools including soil probe, wheel measure, survey form, and personal or provided picture taking device
• Communicating with garden leaders and the public primarily via phone and also email
• Entering and maintaining accurate and complete records using multiple technologies, including Excel, Google Docs, Outlook, Gmail, and personal or provided picture taking device
• Managing paper files
• Conducting soil tests utilizing soil probe as appropriate
• Taking pictures of each garden during each site visit with personal or provided picture taking device
• Providing basic technical assistance to community gardeners or referring gardeners to the ANR Educator
• Assisting with planning and implementation of urban agriculture workshops and special events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will possess basic knowledge of Greater Cleveland’s infrastructure and culture
• Have experience working in an urban setting and with a variety of community agencies (schools, nonprofit agencies, city/county departments, faith-based partners, community development corporations, etc.)
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Demonstrate an eagerness and enthusiasm to support the educational needs of citizens of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
• Ability to work independently while accomplishing tasks within timelines and according to a planned scope of work
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.