Student Worker - Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - BC

Job Title: Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - BC

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Libby Barnhill

Contact: lbarnhill@missionwaco.org

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