Student Employee-Ag Business​/Plant Science-Assistant

Student Employee-Ag Business / Plant Science-Assistant

Title:

Student Employee-Ag Business / Plant Science-Assistant

Department:
School of Agricultural Sciences

Division:
Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:
Up to 20

Hiring Rate: $12

Preferred Student Classification:
Junior or Senior

Plant Science students will work mostly in greenhouses under the direction of SHSU faculty. This includes, but is not limited to, use of watering, harvesting, data collection, fertilizer and weed control applications. A few hours occasionally on Saturdays may also be required during. Students must have own transportation to SHSU Gibb’s Ranch.

Ag Ed students will work for an interdisciplinary project focused on the commercial and educational potential of microgreens under the direction of SHSU faculty. This role includes but is not limited to assisting in managing indoor farming setup, agricultural research, business development, and community outreach to design sustainable microgreens workshops for local high schools. Students must have own transportation to SHSU Gibb’s Ranch.

• Student in Plant Science or Ag Ed.
• Enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week.
• Own transportation to SHSU Gibb’s Ranch.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.