What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vegetable Production Specialist position at Shepherd University?
Job Summary
As a Vegetable Production Specialist, you will assist in the cultivation and harvesting of vegetables at our field production site. This role requires manual labor, primarily outdoors, and is subject to varying weather conditions.
Key responsibilities include seeding, transplanting, and harvesting crops, as well as maintaining production plots through pruning, weeding, watering, bed preparation, and mulching. Additionally, you may be involved in office work such as data entry, event coordination, and communication with team members.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must have reliable transportation, be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Shepherd University, and have a degree-seeking status. Preferred qualifications include experience working outside, volunteering on a vegetable farm, or taking courses related to environmental studies.
As a Vegetable Production Specialist, you will assist in the cultivation and harvesting of vegetables at our field production site. This role requires manual labor, primarily outdoors, and is subject to varying weather conditions.
Key responsibilities include seeding, transplanting, and harvesting crops, as well as maintaining production plots through pruning, weeding, watering, bed preparation, and mulching. Additionally, you may be involved in office work such as data entry, event coordination, and communication with team members.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must have reliable transportation, be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Shepherd University, and have a degree-seeking status. Preferred qualifications include experience working outside, volunteering on a vegetable farm, or taking courses related to environmental studies.
