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Horticulture Intern Weber County

Requisition ID: 2024-7956

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Advertised Salary: $16 per hour

Overview The person in this position will assist Weber County Extension Agent and Ogden Botanical Gardens manager with garden maintenance, planting educational demonstration plots, supporting Master Gardener volunteers, and assisting with Extension events.

Responsibilities

• Weekly maintenance in the gardens (weeding, fertilizing, planting, harvesting, pruning, and organizing tools).
• Assist volunteers during workdays at the gardens.
• Assist with public classes and events through Extension.
• Help with crop entries and judging at the Weber County Fair (August 7-10).

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have competent English communication skills.

• Able to work outdoors in Utahs summer weather. Preferred Qualifications:

• Student studying horticulture or related field.

• Employment experience or education in horticulture and related fields.
• Work well as a team, as well as independently

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary $16 per hour

ADA Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

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