College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

Student Grounds/Horticulture Assistant I
Location: 3921 College Road, Holt, MI 48842
Pay: $14.73 per hour

Under the supervision of the SOF Manager and student crew leaders, student farmers will perform the tasks necessary to run a diversified vegetable production. These responsibilities include but are not limited to greenhouse seeding, cultivating, harvesting, transplanting, direct seeding, irrigating, and pruning. Students will also have the opportunity to run our weekly CSA Distributions, where we serve 100 members as part of our 15-week Summer CSA and 100 members as part of our 5-week Fall CSA. Student Farmers will also occasionally assist and interact with other educational programs and tours on-site.
If you need assistance with filling out the application online, please feel free to reach out to me at mcgaugh2@msu.edu or by phone at 517-884-4666.

Position is full-time 40 hours per week, it begins on Monday May 4, 2026 to Friday August 28, 2026.

Prior farming/gardening experience is not required.

Commitment to delivering outstanding Spartan experiences

Demonstrated interest in sustainable agriculture

Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences

Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to listen to directions and execute them.

Positive attitude and effective communication skills.

Previous farming or gardening experience is not required.

Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator license is helpful but not mandatory.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Applicants are expected to be physically capable as the job involves completing long stretches of strenuous labor in challenging working conditions.

40 hours per week during the summer