Indigenous Research Garden Student Intern

Department Overview:

UW–Madison, Division of Extension, Natural Resources Institute works at the crossroads of communities, natural resources, and agriculture.

Anticipated Start Date:

May 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

September 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 20 Maximum: 30

Schedule:

Flexible work schedule during business hours (8 AM - 5 PM) and depending on garden tasks. Attend approximately weekly early evening (to 7 PM) garden volunteer sessions.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $18.00 Maximum: $18.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

-Familiarity with Indigenous food systems, sustainable agriculture, farming, gardening, forestry, and/or wild harvest.
-Interest in working outside during summer weather conditions in gardens, farms, and research stations.
-Employment will require a criminal background check.
-The student must be enrolled for credit at an educational institution. The student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting.
-Preferred: ability to drive a university vehicle (valid drivers license, requiring clean driving record and 2 years driving experience with license).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks independently.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Strong interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills in a team setting.
-Responsible, reliable team member.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Indigenous Research Garden Student Intern will work with the Rural Partnerships Institute Indigenous Food Systems Project team to coordinate planting, maintenance, weeding, harvesting, and volunteers at the UW Arboretum Indigenous Research Garden. The Indigenous Research Garden was established in 2019 with the purpose of demonstrating traditional Three Sisters mounds and engaging the campus community around Indigenous food systems. The intern will also support staff, graduate students, and Tribal partners in other areas of the Indigenous Food Systems Project, including field work and events around Indigenous cropping systems, manoomin (wild rice) research, and other topics based on student interest and where support is needed. This will include travel to other research sites across the state.

Physical Demands:

Ability to work outside in varying summer weather conditions.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

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Accommodation Statement:

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