Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
SUMMARY: The Student Farm Laborers will work in the College of Agriculture.
ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):
The Student Farm Laborer will work primarily outdoors, harvesting fruits and vegetables, moving irrigation pipe, operating tractors, weed abatement, operating power tools, vineyard maintenance/management, installing water efficient irrigation systems, etc. Ability to lift heavy irrigation pipe, boxes of produce, climb ladders, etc. Ability to adapt changing outdoor conditions such as sun exposure, wind, dust, pollen, insects, cold weather, unstable soil conditions, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED. Enrolled Cal Poly Pomona student.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous crop/farm experience
- Familiar with operating machinery/equipment
- Safety oriented
- Willingness to learn
- Solid work ethic
- Driver's license/reliable transportation
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation highly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.