FWSCS Fairplex Learning and Development Center - Farm Assistant (26/27) - FWS Only

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Job Title FWSCS Fairplex Learning and Development Center - Farm Assistant (26/27) - FWS Only Student Position Type Federal Work Study Appointment Type Part-Time FTE Work Schedule

Hours:

The Federal Work Study Farm Assistant at the Farm at Fairplex will work between 8-20 hours a week in a schedule agreed upon between the employee and the Farm Manager (may include weekends).

Students must have reliable transportation to and from the Farm site.

Department Manager Hiring Manager Myrna Hugo Number of Vacancies 2

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Job Description Summary

• IMPORTANT NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST be currently enrolled at ULV and have a FEDERAL WORK STUDY award to be eligible for this position. *

The ideal Farm Assistant is a hard worker, enjoys working outdoors, takes instruction well, takes initiative, and has excellent follow-through in completing assigned tasks. The candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude and a learner's posture, interested in agriculture and regenerative growing practices, becoming increasingly able to present agricultural knowledge and describe the work of The Farm to guests that visit. The Farm Assistant must stay focused on their delegated work while also maintaining a friendly disposition to Farm visitors, which may include children, youth, their teachers, local businesspeople, Fairplex staff, and others.

The starting pay for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Specific Duties

Specific Duties

• Basic Gardening using hand tools, such as pruners, clippers, shovels, hoes, rakes, assorted harvesting, and other tools.
• Setting up trellises and constructing planting structures
• Collecting green waste, turning compost, building compost piles, and shoveling wood chips
• Mixing soil (6 different soil mix combinations are created at The Farm)
• Preparing fields for planting, including mulching and soil amendment application
• Seeding, planting, and propagating
• Hand watering in the nursery & grow rooms
• Weeding
• Harvesting produce (including maintaining harvesting records).
• Maintaining a neat and orderly environment; maintaining and storing tools and equipment
• Preparing the grounds for irrigation projects while assisting the irrigation crew
• Animal care, including feeding, watering, and refreshing bedding (poultry & rabbits)
• Following safety guidelines in efforts to promote a professional work environment and meaningful experience for volunteers and visitors
• Preparing The Farm for Farm events such as farm field trips, tours, fair time activation, and assisting with farm-based educational offerings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current University of La Verne student with Federal Work Study eligibility for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Willingness to work outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions, such as heat, rain, and cold.
• Ability to use basic tools, such as but not limited to pruners, clippers, hedgers, hoes, shovels, rakes, and other tools.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with Fair goers and other Farm guests.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, stoop, and be able to climb

ladders and stairs.

• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs and carry it for extended distances.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work site.

Preferred Qualifications Benefits Summary

Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.

University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan - can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.

In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.

Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

Location Other If Other, please specify. 2118 N. White Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768 Physical Demands Summary

• Must be able to communicate clearly with Fair goers and other Farm guests.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, stoop, and be able to climb
• ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs and carry it for extended distances.

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration 25lbs Describe work environment Community farm on Fairplex grounds

Hiring Pay Rate

Hourly Rate $18.00

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2024-251582SE Special Instructions to Applicants Open Date 07/31/2026 Close Date 10/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://laverne.peopleadmin.com/postings/15628

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents