Special Assignment - 81482

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society."

Position Summary

• SCC is seeking two Special Assignment Student Workers to assist with Field-to-Table.
• These student workers will assist in the delivery of content for two summer camps at the Field-to-Table Institute at the Dardenne Creek Campus.
• The first camp will be based on agriculture/gardening and will occur between June 15-17, 2026.
• The second camp, held July 20-22, will focus on preparing fresh fruits and vegetables for consumption and/or preservation.
• Additionally, these two student workers will perform weekly maintenance (approximately 1-2 hours per week) in the summer camp garden plots between the two camps.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist SCC faculty and staff in the delivery of content for the agriculture and culinary summer camps -
• Agriculture Camp – June 15, 16, 17; 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Culinary Camp – July 20, 21, 22; 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Assist in the logistics of the summer camps
• Assist in garden bed preparations for the summer camps
• Serve as mentor to summer camp participants
• Assist summer camp participants with preparing and planting garden plots
• Assist summer camp participants with preparing garden crops for consumption and/or preservation
• Perform weekly garden bed checking/maintenance between June 15 and July 22

Physical / Environmental Requirements

This position includes being fully immersed in the operations of the farm at the Field-to-Table Institute and will require working outside in the summer heat.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varied working styles • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage time effectively in a busy, shared workspace with frequent interruptions

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Current Agriculture student at St. Charles Community College

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of two semesters in the agriculture program
• Experience working in and around the Field to Table Institute farm

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.