Student Farm Assistants at the Waynesboro Education ...

Opportunities for rising 11th and 12th graders:We are seeking 3 farm assistants who are rising juniors or seniors to be employed at Waynesboro Education Farm. These positions will run from June 1 to July 24. Interested students should possess the following qualifications: Interest in organic farming methods and practices Eagerness to learn and engage with the inner workings of a community farm Physical stamina and perseverance Ability to work 30 hours a week These employees also need to be willing to perform the following duties: Assist with planting and harvesting Perform landscaping and weeding tasks Tend to greenhouse Perform basic equipment maintenance and cleaning Assist with other general labor tasks as needed Assist junior farm assistants as directed Farm assistants will work directly with junior farm assistants under the direction of the WEF Farm Manager, Farm Educator, and other staff. These part-time employees will also further develop and expand their workplace and employment skills to meet the following targets:Personal Qualities and Abilities Demonstrate creativity and innovation Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving Demonstrate initiative and self-direction Demonstrate integrity Demonstrate work ethic Interpersonal Skills Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills Demonstrate listening and speaking skills Demonstrate respect for diversity Demonstrate customer service skills Collaborate with team members Professional Competencies Demonstrate big-picture thinking Demonstrate career and life-management skills Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability Manage time and resources Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to farm work Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks Demonstrate professionalism Demonstrate reading and writing skills to job-specific tasks Demonstrate workplace safety Compensation: $15 per hour/30 hours per week

Created: 2026-04-02