Public Health Student Assistant

Position Title: Public Health Student Assistant Department: Science Reports To: Faculty Summary Of Responsibilities Someone to work with faculty in developing a research trajectory for the campus community garden. The research activity will combine elements of public health, biology and art. It must be something focused on gardening and provide meaningful data that can be used to improve health or use of the campus garden. Findings will be presented at the Academic Achievement Showcase in April. Work includes helping keep the garden maintained i.e. planting, weeding, and watering. The Student Employee will also be assisting with cooking classes at the Nagel Clinic monthly. Responsibilities will include assisting with development of appropriate healthy recipes for a variety of health conditions, preparing a lesson for participants on the advantages of dietary change and healthy cooking/eating, and assisting in teaching the classes one day each month. Must be able to attend functions with faculty i.e. Interagency meetings and present public health activities at various locations i.e. the Campus Health Fair, Doyle Center, Dietert Center and Glory Garden volunteer activity set up and blood pressures. Essential Functions Assist with development and implementation of research activities in the campus garden Assist with development and implementation of research for cooking classes at the Nagel Clinic Attend and assist with teaching cooking classes monthly at the Nagel Clinic Watering, weeding, mulching, raking and other gardening activities Assist faculty to organize garden workdays for the garden beds on a regular basis Track use of the garden i.e. sign in sheet and log Attend public health meetings and service-learning programs with faculty supervisor Additional Required Expectations Plant seedlings to transplant to the garden. Keep seedlings alive by watering and checking on them in the campus greenhouse when necessary. Assist in planning and manning the farmer’s market table twice a semester during the school year Education, Experience And Skills Required Be enrolled as full-time student at Schreiner University. EMPLOYER’S RIGHT This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated through the University’s Meaningful Work performance evaluation system and part of that evaluation will be based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. Apply for Job