Environmental Tech Center Student Aide - Federal Work Study

Hourly Rate

$ hour

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday (10-15 hours a week, dependent on student schedule)

Maricopa Summary

Job Summary

The Environmental Tech Center student aide will assist in planning and preparing student, staff and faculty sustainability projects in the ETC.

Additional Information

In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements.  Please  for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.

• FWS is a need-based, federally funded program.
• FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office.
• FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program.
• The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals.
• For more detailed information, please go to the .

Essential Functions

30% - Watering, weeding, trimming and maintenance of established gardens, classroom and projects.

30% - Assisting in the improvement of ongoing projects such as campus seed libraries, establishing a native plant and cactus nursery, research and development of pest abatement strategies, adobe brick building and greenhouses.

20% - Giving garden tours, and engaging with and encouraging students and the campus community while answering ETC related inquiries.

10% - Social media and other marketing and outreach efforts.

10% - Research and development of special project of interest

Desired Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who is interested in sustainability, and has a passion for bettering the health of their environment and community.

Must be willing to get dirty, and be able to perform reasonable demands of working a physical job outdoors.

This will include but is not limited to bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, digging, working around bugs and wildlife, and in both hot and cold conditions.

Experience with gardening is a plus, but not required.

We are looking for a motivated individual with creative problem solving skills and a positive attitude to help us create experiential learning opportunities and further the ETC’s sustainability goals.