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Utah Conservation Corps: Farm Assistant

Company:
Americorps
Location:
Logan, UT, 84322
Posted:
June 26, 2025
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Description:

Utah Conservation Corps: Farm Assistant The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to developing the conservation leaders of tomorrow.

We engage in projects throughout the state of Utah that address goals relating to environmental conservation, building leadership, strengthening education on local issues, providing hands-on training and skills to members, all while building the next generation of America's workforce.

Our vision is to create sustainable communities and conserve the natural heritage of Utah and the Intermountain West.

The UCC supports Utah's pride in our tradition of service and volunteerism to get things done.

The goal of the USU Student Organic Farm is to provide an opportunity to students for hands on learning about organic/sustainable farming and to provide leadership opportunities and community engagement.

Produce is sold on campus weekly and through a community supported agriculture (CSA) program.

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Member Duties : The USU Student Organic Farm Summer Assistant positions will support the farm production, CSA and outreach managers to produce organic vegetables and participate in outreach and education events on sustainable agriculture to the local community.

The Summer Farm Assistant position requires a minimum of 300 service hours.

The Summer Farm Assistant will serve on average 25 hours per week.

This position is supervised by USU Plant, Soils, and Climate Faculty (Organic/Sustainable Agriculture) and will run approximately June or July - October 2025.

PRIMARY DUTIES • Develop a data tracking plan and collect and report AmeriCorps impact data timely and accurately.

• Duties will include coordinating and assisting with farm activities such as planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, and marketing produce on campus and to CSA members.

• Duties will also include record keeping and outreach activities to the local community.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance, Training, Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Hunger, Environment, Community Outreach . Skills : Environment, Team Work .

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