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Horticultural Therapy Assistant 1
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Job ID 6123
Job Type On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 1
Employer UT Gardens
Date Posted Aug 01, 2025
Category Outreach
Job Description

As a Horticultural Therapy Work Study Student, you will be working in the horticulture therapy program with the Program Director and be responsible for assisting in daily maintenance of the greenhouse and education and grounding gardens, program set up and clean up, and any other additional administrative task assigned. An ideal candidate for this position has a passion for helping others, is task-oriented, and has excellent time management skills.

Duties include but are not limited: maintenance of the greenhouse and education/grounding gardens, repotting plants, propagating plants, preparing cart for programs, creating and facilitating activity plans, set up and clean up of programs, assisting Therapeutic Horticultural Practitioner with various programs.

Job Requirements

Students must maintain a regular schedule. Generally, students availability should be in a minimum of four-hour time blocks, between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. And to work outdoors is required. The ability to work in teams and independently is required as well as good communication skills.

Evaluation Procedure

Students will be evaluated based on their performance and output with suggestions for improvement in verbal communication, as needed. Disciplinary measures will be taken as needed.

Available Openings 3
Hours 4.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $11.00/hour
Time Frame All Year
Contact Name Holly S Jones
Contact Email hjones3@utk.edu
Work Location 2518 Jacob Dr Knoxville TN 37996
Phone 8659749266
Fax N/A
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