Details **Open Date** 12/04/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN15448N **Job Title** UU Student - Other **Working Title** Edible Campus Gardens Stewards **Job Grade** SJ **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student **Temporary?** Yes **Standard Hours per Week** 10.00 **Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Flexible based on class schedule. Some weekend and evening work may be required. **Is this a work study job?** No **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 01281 - Office of Sustainability **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 14.00 **Close Date** 03/04/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** The Sustainability Office is seeking Garden Stewards to support the Edible Campus Gardens program for the 2025 season. The Edible Campus Gardens mission is to engage the campus through garden-based education and urban food production to foster environmental stewardship, community resilience, and belonging on campus. The Edible Campus Gardens program is part of the Sustainability Office, which empowers students, employees, and the broader community through education, engagement, and collaborative action to build a sustainable future. Stewards will work independently and collaboratively with our team of faculty, staff, and student employees. Work will include maintaining the physical garden spaces, managing volunteers, supporting programming, and serving as student representatives for both the program and Sustainability Office. Stewards will learn professional skills and grow their understanding of sustainability at the University of Utah. Stewards work throughout the garden season over spring, summer, and fall, roughly March-November. Opportunities for winter work may be available but are not guaranteed. This position is open to all majors. This position is work-study eligible but work-study participation is not required. **Responsibilities** Contribute to campus culture of sustainability, positively represent the program and office, and foster a welcoming environment. o Support and facilitate educational opportunities including, but not limited to: volunteer sessions, garden tours, tabling events, workshops. o Amplify and support education and engagement efforts related to gardening and/or sustainaility through tabling and other activities. o Respectfully engage with the campus community including students, staff, faculty, administrators, and visitors. o Maintain clear communication with fellow stewards, leadership, and volunteers. Steward physical garden spaces using ecological techniques to keep space productive and pleasant: o Self-start projects, identify work to be done, and follow directions in task management software. o Maintain garden space through tasks including, but not limited to: weeding, planting, turning soil, working the compost system, harvesting, delivering harvests, and managing pests. Support safe, effective programming. o Follow all guidelines and safety protocols. o Safely and effectively perform all physical tasks essential to the position and understand the physical commitment required for gardening. o Participating in meetings and professional development opportunities. o Record accurate data according to program needs. o Maintain equipment and storage areas. o Safely operate equipment common to the trade. o Follow food safety standards. Other duties as assigned. Disclaimer: this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Minimum Qualifications** Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Garden stewards are expected to commit to the entirety of the growing season. Must be a currently enrolled, full time University of Utah student. This position is open to all majors. Work-study students are welcome to apply but work-study qualification is not required for this position. Work environment and level of frequency typically required: * Near constant work outside including in varied weather conditions: inclement conditions, heat, cold, precipitation, etc. * Near constant standing, reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching: overhead, at shoulder level, and below shoulder level, gross and fine manipulation, stooping, and both near and far visual acuity * Regularly lift and carry 50 pounds. **Preferences** Strong candidates will demonstrate ability to work in an outdoor setting with minimal daily supervision, effective communication skills, strong organizational abilities, interest in peer leadership and/or education, and ability to work independently and with a team. **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. 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