Student Worker Science and Math-SAGR Specialty Gardens

Description

The Division of Science and Math is seeking work-study students to support the work of the Specialty Gardens Coordinator in the LCCC Specialty Gardens. Students will work to maintain the Specialty Gardens and contribute towards the Master Landscape Design “a Campus in a Garden”. Students will assist in various tasks including research, design, weeding, planting, laying mulch and other garden maintenance, problem solving, greenhouse maintenance, lightweight construction, marketing and promotion, and scientific observation. Candidates must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at LCCC, enrolled in a program of study of at least two semesters in length, and be Pell-grant eligible. Candidates must be able to perform a variety of tasks both independently and as a team, listen and take instruction well, and participate in discussion. Upon instruction and experience, students should be able to complete various tasks without supervision. Candidates must be energetic, reliable, punctual, professional, communicative, and passionate about natural systems. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40lbs. Previous gardening experience is recommended but not required.

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Even though a FAFSA (for financial aid) is not required to be a student employee at LCCC, we strongly encourage you to complete a FAFSA at Student Financial Aid staff are available to help you through the application process. Reach out at,, or LiveChat.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

Required Qualification: Must be currently enrolled LCCC students and willing to perform under instruction with or without supervision, must be able to work independently and as a team, listen and take instruction well, and participate in discussion, must be energetic, reliable, punctual, professional, communicative, and passionate about natural systems and must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

Preferred Qualifications: experience in construction, research design, and problem solving, marketing, scientific observation and performed gardening maintenance tasks.

Please review the Student Eligibility Requirements. (link:

Even though a FAFSA (for financial aid) is not required to be a student employee at LCCC, we strongly encourage you to complete a FAFSA at Student Financial Aid staff are available to help you through the application process. Reach out at,, or LiveChat.