Description:
*To qualify for this internship, you must already be accepted into the Professional Internship Program and must receive an eligibility letter. To be considered for this position, it is essential to complete the application process through this form: https://forms.gle/XcweL1jPy3xP7q1z9 *
Please note that candidates without the Program Eligibility Letter will not be considered for this position. You should include your Eligibility Letter in the “Other file” section of this application.
The Greenhouse assistant is an hourly position for SUU students who wish to learn about plant propagation and all the aspects of greenhouse management.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and implement the correct techniques for greenhouse plants propagation, fertilization, irrigation, and pest control.
- Learn to recognize the different plants in the greenhouse and their growing needs.
- Learn how the irrigation, cooling, and heating systems work and monitor them periodically.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and materials used in the greenhouse operations.
- Additionally, the greenhouse assistant would develop its own project of interest during the internship.
Qualifications:
- Disposition to learn with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.