Student Worker - Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - Mission Waco

Job Title: Student Worker - Urban REAP Aquaponics Assistant - Mission Waco

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