Academic StoGrow Student Farmer Tier I-III at St. Olaf College

Job Title: STOGROW Student Academic Year Farmer

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Department Name: Natural Lands 

Unit Number (5 digits): 47006

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor:  Director of Natural Lands 

Pay Rate (Check One)     Standard Hourly Rate  X   Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 
The STOGROW farmers learn about organic farming methods and best practices in order to grow vegetable crops to be sold to the campus food service. The one acre farm enables students to experiment with different crops and develop plans to maintain/improve soil fertility, as well as maintain a manual for future farmers. 

Transferable Skills: 
* Communication   * Human Relations   * Creating
* Motivation/Leadership   * Essential Work Skills   * Supervising/Management
* Organization/Planning   * Technical   * Research/Quantitative
     
Duties and Responsibilities: 
* Develop plan for planting crops    * Organize volunteer days   
* Pull weeds   * Organize Fall Farm Festival    
* Develop business plan with food service   * Till soil 
* Identify plants   * Water plants as needed
  
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 
* Strong interest in farming    * Dependable and punctual
* Strong written communication skills   * Strong verbal communication skills
* Able to work in a team environment   * Able to work with minimal supervision
* Experience with hand tools, small machinery (tiller)
  
This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
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