Student Worker - Education and Volunteer Coordinator - World Hunger Relief

Job Title: Student Worker - Education and Volunteer Coordinator - World Hunger Relief

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Beth Ferguson

Contact: [email protected]

Work Schedule: 8-20 hours per week. Daily start times and workdays will be discussed and established based on the applicant’s availability and WHR’s needs. Typically these are M-F between 8:00 am-5:00 pm and possibly Saturdays.

Desired Length of Employment: Fall and Ongoing

Pay Rate: $12.00/hr

Key Components:

• In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners.

Job Description:

We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to jump in and help out. We need an individual who has good communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to organize, a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and can be trusted to work to complete assigned tasks without being micromanaged.

General Qualifications: Ability to educate visitors of all ages about the realities of our food system and sustainable agricultural alternatives and assist the community engagement coordinator in developing and executing educational activities. Must be able to work alongside a team as well as facilitate volunteer and group learning experiences. Previous office and educational experience is preferred but not required. Must be able to sustain extended periods of time working outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs routinely.

Essential Functions:
Administrative duties
Clean/organize facilities
Farmers Market preparation and staffing
Customer service and group orientation
Urban Homestead Garden care
Supporting community outreach and educational programs on-farm and in the community
Educate, instruct, orient, train, and inspire volunteers and clients in the realm of composting, sustainable agriculture, hunger alleviation, and food justice
Compost pickups and sorting as needed
Run various routine errands, as required, for the farm
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Learning Outcomes:
● Office support and management
● Professional environment experience
● Communication and organizational skills
● Point of Sale and retail experience
● Team building skills
● Problem-solving
● Confidence-building
● Introduction to Non-Profit organization work
● Education and teaching experience
● Working in advocacy and community education

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Spring Lake Farm 

Work Address: 356 Spring Lake Road, Waco, TX 76705