The UW Tower Green Square Project, created in 2015, is a CSF-funded project demonstrating the possibilities and benefits of urban farming. The Green Square Project is recruiting for 1-2 grant-funded student workers to maintain the garden project from April to October. Ideal candidates are hard-working, friendly, and initiative-takers who have a strong interest in gardening and urban food production.
Position Responsibilities:
- Maintain Green Square urban garden space, including seeding, watering, mulching, pest management, harvesting, and food donations
- Plan events and recruit for garden work parties and learning activities
- Seek and obtain additional future CSF funding for student workers in 2025
- Collaborate with CELE and UW Farm students to create and lead community garden learning activities
- Represent the UW, CSF, and UW Tower in a professional manner
- Fulfill other tasks and duties as needed
The student worker position is scheduled for April 15, 2024 through October 3, 2024 (28 weeks) with 4-6 hours on site with a flexible schedule ($19.97/hour).
All UW Seattle students, undergraduate and graduate, with a minimum GPA of a 3.0 are eligible to apply for the position. The application opens on January 15, 2024 and closes on March 16, 2024. Apply via UW Handshake (Job #8548117).