UGArden - Student Worker

UGArden - Student Worker

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• Posting Number: G/R31812P
• Working Title:
  
  UGArden - Student Worker
• Department: CAES-Horticulture
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Additional Schedule Information:
  Not specified
• Advertised Salary:
  Not specified
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  01/12/2026
• Posting Date: 01/07/2026
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area
• Position Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Student Assistant
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• UGA Job Code:
  Not specified
• FTE: 0.5

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

This student would be responsible for planting crops, operating equipment for field prep, harvesting, processing crops, watering and fertilizing crops, building and repairing irrigation systems, scouting for insects and diseases, and spraying organically approved pesticides when necessary. In addition to these tasks, this student worker will work on various farm related jobs with farm staff as needed.

Some prior experience growing vegetables is required as well as the ability to work with other students on the assigned tasks.

• Lift 50 pounds and work in inclement weather as needed (i.e. rain, snow, heat, cold, etc…).
• Driving required.
• Background investigation required.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Recruitment Contact:
Kaz Thomas, email hort.