Urban Garden Programs Assistant | University of California Santa Cruz
University of California Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz, CA | United States
Job description
Urban Garden Programs Assistant
Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 65890
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03-27-2024 ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
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JOB SUMMARY This position is to take the lead on the project management for two interconnected research projects related to growing food, community outreach, youth education via nature based projects, and water conservation via irrigation from rain barrels. Duties associate with this position will be to: interact with participating families and students, answer questions related to the program, develop educational materials, keep the program on track, help to collect data and organize the data, help with program assessment.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $27.32/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Benefits Level Eligibility: Core benefits
Schedule Information: - Part-time, Variable
- Percentage of Time: 87.5%, 35 Hours per Week
- Days of the Week: Mon-Fri, with occasional nights/weekends
- Shift Includes: Day, Evenings, Weekend
Employee Classification: Limited appointment
Job End Date: 5 months from hire date, with possibility of extension
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation: CX Union
Job Code Classification: 004722 (BLANK AST 3)
Travel: Never or Rarely
JOB DUTIES 40% - Program Participant Assistance
- Works with participating families and students to grow gardens and install rain barrels.
- Answers questions about the gardens and rain barrels.
- Helps participating families and students build garden beds.
- Acts as a mentor to student program participants.
20% - Event Organization
- Assists with organization of program-related events like socials and meetings.
20% - Administration
- Responds to requests and emails.
- Answers student questions related to the program.
10% - Hiring
- Helps to hire students employees for the program using the student hiring system, Handshake.
10% - Material Development
- Develops program-related educational materials.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma and/or equivalent experience.
- Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to actively listen.
- Ability to think critically to solve problems.
- Good time management skills and an ability to multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge about non potable water systems.
- Experience mentoring students.
- Experience working in sustainable design.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
- Ability to perform essential physical job functions.
- The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs, and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
- Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
- The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
- Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here .
SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; . A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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