
Outdoor Recreation - Campus Garden Attendant (FWS/NFWS)
Grand Canyon UniversityJob Details
Job Description
Purpose within the Organization: The Campus Garden Attendant serves a vital role in day-to-day operations of the Outdoor Recreation Campus Garden. Campus Garden Attendants listen to and help gardeners/users establish and reach their goals. They organize and facilitate gardeners/users, paying attention to the details of the garden while staying acquainted with the needs of the students.
The Campus Garden Attendant will focus on implementation of the short- and long-term goals of the program while maintaining the daily functions of the garden. They will assist in the oversight of vegetable production, Adopt-A-Plot, seedling greenhouse, and
education:
al programming.
Responsibilities:
Related to Purpose: Assist and create in processes and systems to design, build, and maintain the Campus Garden area. Work alongside students to build garden infrastructure Create and assist in cultivating a culture that is welcoming/eco-friendly/ sustainable for students to get involved.
- Develop processes to integrate students into all aspects of the campus garden.
- Assist in developing partnerships within GCU to help enhance the use of the space.
- Ensure users have access to necessary physical resources (water, fertile soil, etc.) Organize workdays and other events/gatherings Engage in gardening/landscape at the garden site Identify needs and concerns, work to facilitate resolution, and convey necessary info to supervisor.
- Lead and facilitate others in leading -regular on site
education:
al opportunities for gardeners.
- Participate in Marketing/Promotion events to advertise the Campus Garden and involvement opportunities.
Complete assigned projects for the Campus Garden by Outdoor Recreation Manager. Attend meetings as assigned
Qualifications:
Enjoys gardening and leadership Pays attention to communication Respect for other people’s opinions Cultivates relationships with others Desire to empower others Ability to work outdoors in all weather (heat, humidity, rain and cold) and do manual labor. Ability to teach gardening concepts to a variety of learners.
Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility
requirements:
to be considered for student employment: Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program. Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
- Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
You may be subject to termination if you fall below the
minimum requirements:
Pay Rate: Minimum Wage Number of Openings: 6 Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2026 Manager: Campus Recreation - Campus Outdoor Recreation Manager GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher
education:
institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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