Find & Apply For Soil / Plant Scientist Jobs in Waco, Texas

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