Miami University Hiring for Internship for the Institute for Food Farm at Oxford, OH Full Time

Job no: 501934
Department: Institute for the Environment & Sustainability
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Student
Categories: Custodial, Building Support, Grounds, Other

Job Title:

Student Assistant – Internship for the Institute for Food Farm

Salary/Grade:

$11.30- $12.30/hr

Job Summary:

The Institute for Food Farm (part of IES) has two paid intern positions for the 2023 production season. These internships will be 20 hours per week and will run either during the summer (late May to late August) or the fall semester (late August through October) or both consecutively. The pay rate is $11.00 per hour.

Essential Duties:

This position has two components. The first is to assist the farm staff in the physical labor of crop production, harvesting and distribution. This includes the tasks planting, weeding, tending to crop requirements through the summer and during cooler conditions in the fall. Crop harvest, washing and packing will be the major part of the farm work. Interns will also be involved in the distribution of the Farm’s produce. These responsibilities can include assisting with our Community Supported Agriculture direct sales program, assisting in sales at farmers market and working with e-commerce sites. The second component of intern positions will be to work with the Institute for Food personnel in researching, developing, and implementing portions of our long term goals. The broad categories include fundraising, business development, community relations such as social media and blog posts, working with student tours, documenting farm activities, and organizing volunteers for the Farm. Individual interns will develop a project that address one of these topics in coordination with the faculty advisor and intern supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to do physical work outside in temperatures ranging from 40-90 degrees F, carry 50 lbs. for 3-5 min. while walking. This is an undergraduate student position, no degree is required. Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Entry level position – No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:Strong knowledge of safe and proper harvesting, washing, packing and food handling of fresh produce, use of hand tools, power tools, and comfortable with working around tractors and heavy machinery.EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact [email protected] or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 26 May 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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