Farm to School Co-op Student

Farm to School Co-op Student Barren County KY Barren County High School - Glasgow, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE:
Farm to School Co-op Student

DEPARTMENT:
NUTRITION SERVICES

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 work spaces 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 work spaces 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…