Farm to School Co-op Student

Barren County KY

Barren County High School - Glasgow, Kentucky This job is also posted in Barren County Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5928057

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Farm to School Co-op Student

DEPARTMENT

NUTRITION

SERVICES

REPORTS TO:

FARM TO SCHOOL

COORDINATOR, (HIGH

SCHOOL AG TEACHERS

)

APPROVED BY

BCBOE DATE:

5/5/2026

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Must have no convictions of a felony or past criminal history and be in good health, as evidenced by completing a physical examination as prescribed by the Board. Must be of good character and moral behavior, must be a Barren County High School Ag student.

DUTIES:

Assist with maintaining school gardens, tower gardens, raised beds, greenhouses across the district, and BCHS agricultural department projects. Support hands-on learning experiences for students. Help deliver supplies and keep Farm to School programs running smoothly.

CRITICAL SKILL/EXPERTISE REQUIRED

Creative strengths to provide innovative activities and program management

Must be able to travel to and from various sites daily in a private vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Sanitation and safety practices related to handling produce. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.

Must be able to adjust to quickly changing circumstances and multiple demands appropriately.

Health and safety regulations as directed in the HACCP plan.

Must possess skills in problem-solving, time management, organization, processing paperwork efficiently, and collecting and interpreting data.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Water, weed, plant, and harvest crops at school gardens

Help install and maintain landscape fabric, rows, and planting layouts

Assist with seasonal planting (cool weather + summer crops)

Support composting and basic soil prep

Check water levels and nutrients in tower gardens

Help seed, transplant, and monitor plant growth

Assist with greenhouse watering and temperature checks

Clean and reset towers between growing cycles

Travel to different school sites

Help set up garden areas for classes or activities

Deliver supplies (plants, soil, tools, etc.) to schools

Help load/unload materials for garden projects

Keep tools, storage areas, and workspaces organized

Take photos of gardens and student activities

Assist with small tasks for events or Farm to School days

RESPONSIBILITIES

Help set up garden areas for classes or activities

Deliver supplies (plants, soil, tools, etc.) to schools

Help load/unload materials for garden projects

Keep tools, storage areas, and workspaces organized

Being dependable and showing up on time

Communicating issues (plants dying, supplies needed, etc.)

Representing the program positively

Following safety procedures

Assist with the inventory of supplies

Take photos of gardens and student activities

Help track what is planted, harvested, or needed

Assist with small tasks for events or Farm to School days

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Performs assigned tasks on time. Consistently displays self-control with parents, students, and school personnel. Maintains a clean workstation (bus, desk, office, etc.) and does maintenance as needed.

Be clean, neat, and appropriately dressed. Be consistently responsible and display an attitude of honesty and credibility.

Show enthusiasm, interest, and concern for the program as a whole and for its efficient operation.

Operate equipment safely at all times. Demonstrate positive behavior toward the purposes and goals of the Barren County Public Schools.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance. High school student (co-op or work-based learning)

Interest in agriculture, gardening, or hands-on work

Willing to work outdoors in different weather

Responsible and dependable

Reliable Transportation

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pay $11.25 with a contracted time of up to 15 hours a week for starting and ending fall semester. The employee is an "at will" employee, and the superintendent may terminate this employment at any time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position may involve lifting (up to 25 lbs), bending, standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, and grasping. Must be able to demonstrate and describe activities to youth. This position works with youth and adults with moderate noise exposure. This position will work both indoors and outdoors.

DISCLAIMER

This information indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

All employees working at a school-based Club location are expected to follow the calendar year of the Barren County School District. Therefore, when the school is not in operation, you will only have work if specified by your supervisor.

EVALUATION

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel. The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. My signature below indicates that I received a copy of this job description. ______________________________________ __________

Employee signature Date

Position Type:

Part-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required