Company description

Thank you for your interest in a career with Oxford College, one of Emory University’s four schools partnering in undergraduate education. Oxford College provides approximately 975 first- and second-year academically accomplished students an intensive liberal-arts program for the first two years of their Emory bachelor's degree. Oxford is located on Emory's original campus in Oxford, Ga., 36 miles east of Atlanta.

Job description

Located 36 miles east of Atlanta on Emory's historic original campus, Oxford College of Emory University invites applications for an Organic Farm Apprentice.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Reporting to the Oxford College Organic Farmer/Educator, this position is responsible for ground preparation, crop planting, care, weeding, etc. in support of Oxford's organic farm.
• Responsible for mowing, mulching, and general maintenance of grounds.
• Handles the picking, packing, and marketing of crops.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma, or a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Prefer knowledge of organic farming practices, marketing of produce, and the local food movement.
• Horticulture skills of propagation, weeding, scouting, and harvest are also preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline