Tohono O?odham Agriculture & Natural Resources Assistant

Job Title: Tohono O’odham Agriculture & Natural Resources Intern

Reports To: Farm Manager/ Extension Agent

FLSA Status: Part-time/ Temporary/ Hourly (Grant funded)

Salary: $15.00 per hour

SUMMARY:

The Tohono O’odham Agriculture & Natural Resources Intern will utilize their knowledge, hands-on experience, and talents in assisting with farming, gardening, and youth programs to enhance learning about agriculture and Natural Resources. The assistant will work closely with the Farm Manager / Extension Agent of the Land Grant Office of Sustainability The assistant will support the T-So:son (Our Core Values) including T-Wohocudadag – Our Beliefs, T-Apedag – Our Well-Being, T-Pi:k Elida – Our Deepest Respect and I-We:mta – Working Together.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist the Farm Manager/ Extension Agent with farming, gardening, and youth program activities;
• Ensure program participants’ safety and well-being;
• Acknowledge and greet the general public and staff politely and professionally;
• Have a basic understanding of equipment operator manuals and how to operate and maintain machinery;
• Have a basic understanding of plumbing, flood and drip irrigation systems;
• Follow instructions in written or oral form. Asks questions when the instructions are not fully understood;
• Attend workshops, seminars, meetings and other training sessions as required and approved by the supervisor;
• Participate in all of programming activities related to the job;
• Take accurate notes, make reports, and share information;
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.