Campus Garden Assistant

The Office of Sustainability is seeking a part-time Campus Garden Assistant from June through the end of August. The Campus Garden Assistant will work both independently and alongside the Campus Garden Manager to help maintain the W&L Campus Garden.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with all aspects of sustainable food production, from seeding to delivering produce to on-campus venues.
• Perform hand weeding in flower and vegetable beds.
• Plant and harvest a diverse selection of at least 20 vegetables and a dozen flowers, integrating compost and mulch to enhance soil health and crop yield.
• Implement proper watering techniques, determining frequency, duration, and the optimal time of day to ensure healthy plant growth.
• Mow garden areas as needed.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools, including shovels, pruners, loppers, rakes, string trimmers, and push mowers, ensuring they remain in safe working condition.

Work Schedule: Flexibility in Weekly Work Schedule, 10 – 20 hours per week.

Hourly Rate: $17.75

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior horticulture or gardening experience is preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for an extended period of time is required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Committed to following safety guidelines to protect self and others.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and a good driving history.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled.  A resume is required. Upload both required documents to the Resume/CV upload section of the application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

Position Type:

Non-Exempt, Part Time, Non-Benefit Eligible

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.