About the role#
This position supports the Sustainable Food Initiative at Eastern Mennonite University. You will assist with the maintenance of campus gardens, manage crop distribution, and support the weekly SFI Markets. The role also involves administrative tasks and helping to manage the free-food room.
What you'll do#
- Weed and water campus gardens.
- Help oversee the distribution of crops.
- Support weekly SFI Markets and manage the free-food room.
- Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Answer phone calls and assist with office duties.
- Help faculty and staff with special projects.
- Attend work regularly and follow a set schedule.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at EMU.
- High School diploma.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to ask questions and learn department procedures.
- Ability to maintain professionalism during work hours.
- A genuine desire to help peers succeed.
- Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt.
- Term: Rolling.
About Eastern Mennonite University
Eastern Mennonite University is an educational institution based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1917, it provides undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs. The university focuses on peacebuilding, environmental sustainability, and cross-cultural studies. It employs 564 people and operates from its campus in Virginia.
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