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Contact Name & Email

Amanda Girty, amanda.girty@connorsstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (hours may vary)

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$15.00 

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Assistant to Horticulture must be able to perform all types of tasks given. Manage all types of tasks that the greenhouse or grounds needs to be done. Assist with planting, fertilizing, propagating, repotting or installation of campus plants. Complete tasks and reports, inventories, and planting schedules. Activities will occur under the supervision of the office of Agriculture Division Chair and the Horticulture Instructor and/or Technician.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED
• Horticulture(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of horticulture operations
• Knowledge of the agriculture plant industry
• Experience with customer service, sales, marketing, displays.
• Ability to handle plants; work inside and outside in a variety of weather.
• Ability to work well with a diverse population
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible
• Computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Square Software a plus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Horticulture Instructor/Technician in the daily operation of the Greenhouses and Horticulture Complex.
• Provide daily assistance in reports; lab set up and tear down; planting and greenhousemanagement and grounds management and maintenance.
• Maintain, manage, store and inventory equipment, supplies and materials.
• Must be willing and able to perform necessary manual tasks
• Keep facilities clean and in a manner that is presentable to the public
• Perform the duties necessary for a successful horticulture program without time and weekend constraints
• Maintain the campus flower beds through planting, weeding, irrigation, deadheading, dividing, mulching, etc.
• Maintain facilities.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and vehicles related to the Agriculture division.
• Coordinate and implement plant materials for large-scale events including banquets; and all campus and division events.
• Fundraise for program and/or division benefits through plant sales, wreath sales, arrangement designs, etc., and maintain all components of the complex,
• Assist with the greenhouse health and pest management schedules
• Identification and labeling of all plants and plant materials.
• Conduct Sales; perform customer service and work with the public.
• Assist with plant sale, workshops, Aggie Day, Fall on the Farm, etc. 
• Work and communicate well with others

Special Requirements

• Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (i.e. high/low temperatures)

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.