Student - Summer Farm Assistant

About The Farm 

The Farm at Butler is a one-acre diversified farm located on Butler’s campus that produces up to 75 different food crops for the Butler community. The Farm's three-pronged mission is: 

1. To promote excellence in education and research across the University curriculum, 
2. To educate Butler University and the Indianapolis community about sustainable agriculture and the local food system, and
3. To serve as an example of sustainable urban agriculture through the exploration of local food production and sales. 

Position Details 

The Farm at Butler seeks to fill part-time summer labor positions from the last week of April through the end of August. We are looking for motivated and committed interns to take part in the operation and maintenance of The Farm including soil preparation, planting, weeding and cultivating, and harvesting. 

Paid position, $12 an hour, ~ 20 hours per week over the summer (End of April through August). 

Qualifications 

• Ability to work an average of 20 hours/week.

• Commitment to the job schedule. 

• Willingness to work hard physically in all types of weather.

• Capacity for detail-oriented tasks and creative problem-solving. 

Conditions of Employment 

The Office of Sustainability does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Application Requirements

Students must submit a resume and a cover letter to be considered for the position.