Student Worker - Urban REAP Aquaponics Research Assistant - Mission Waco Mission World
Baylor UniversityAbout the role
Job Title: Urban REAP Aquaponics Research Assistant - Mission Waco Mission World
Job Classification: Community Service, Student
Department: Off Campus Community Service
Hiring Manager: Bailie Rouse
Contact: brouse@missionwaco.org
Work Schedule: 10-20 hours per week, flexible working hours
Desired Length of Employment: Fall / Ongoing
Pay Rate: $10.50 - $12.50 per hour
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.
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
All applicants must be Federal Work Study (FWS) Eligible.
- Provide support and assistance in a respective area of community service
- Assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to community service
- Provide excellent customer service to constituents
- Utilize available resources to perform duties accordingly
- Serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community
- Must be federal work study eligible
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Mission Waco Mission World
Work Address: 628 N. 15th Street Waco, TX 76707
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