[Biostudent] Work Study Position - UW Greenhouse

[biolprog at uw.edu]

Work Study Job Description Job Title: Greenhouse Assistant Department: Biology Location: UW Main Campus Pay Rate: $18/hour 

Employment Period: Academic year, Summer
Hours Per Week: Up 19 hours per week (when classes in session possibly more in Summer)
Contact Supervisor: Katie Sadler      Phone Number: 206-543-0436 VM
Email Address:  <mailto:sadlergh at uw.edu> sadlergh at uw.edu Website: https://www.biology.washington.edu/facilities/greenhouse 

NATURE OF ORGANIZATION 

The Biology Greenhouse is a teaching and research facility which houses our large and diverse plant collection..

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of Biology greenhouse staff, the greenhouse assistant is responsible for plant care including watering, weeding, plant propagation, as well as general facility maintenance. This position will also assist with curatorial duties. Greenhouse staff provide year-round care for the plants. Hours are flexible between 8 am-5 pm., with availability on weekends, some holidays & academic breaks. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requirements:
-Must be a UW student, with a Federal Work Study award verified through the Office of Student   Financial aid. 

-Enthusiastic plant-loving individual with some course work in Plant Sciences, Botany, or Horticulture. Hands-on experience in greenhouse preferred, but not necessary. Plant identification knowledge is desirable.

-Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including lifting 40 lbs. and standing for long periods of time. 

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS This position will provide hands-on experience in greenhouse plant care, plant production, plant history and ecological importance of the plant pollinator relationships.

HOW TO APPLY Please send a short cover letter, your resume and Federal Work Study funding award verification documentation to Katie Sadler at  <mailto:sadlergh at uw.edu> sadlergh at uw.edu.  Please include the following: days you are available, number of hours, and contact information of two references. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Position to be filled ASAP. 

 

 

 

Katie Sadler, Greenhouse Manager

University of Washington

Department of Biology 

3747 W Stevens Way NE

Seattle, WA 98195-1800

sadlergh at uw.edu <mailto:sadlergh at uw.edu> 

Biology.washington.edu/facilities/greenhouse 

 

 

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