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Title: Student Horticulture worker

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: up to 29 hours

Additional Schedule Details: Summer 2025

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour

Contact Person: Jennifer Mullins

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Agriculture is looking for a student worker to assist with the daily operation of horticulture facilities. These task can include but are not limited to watering, fertilizing, transplanting, weeding, planting, harvesting and processing of flowers, fruits and/or vegetables. The student will also assist with any plant sales that include in house or at the Farmer's Market. Student must be able to handle all weather conditions and be able to lift 25 lbs or more.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.