Job Description

Position Title

Agricultural Assistant I

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will assist in the maintenance of garden spaces, student employee and volunteer guidance, and event support related tasks. Job responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) Garden Management such as: plant and/or plant pest identification, planting, weeding, deadheading, mulching, raking, pruning, staking, digging, protecting for winter, and watering; Grounds and Equipment Management such as leading snow removal, emptying trash cans, cleaning and sharpening garden tools, and operating garden equipment; Seasonal Staff and Volunteer Management such as leading one or several students through a small garden project of limited scope and complexity and orienting and working with volunteer groups on a specific garden task; and Event Support such as assisting with install or removal of exhibits, setting up for special events, tearing down after special events, and working during special events. The employee is also expected to greet and answer questions from garden visitors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience working in public horticulture

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type

Emergency (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term

June 30, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS804

Original Posting Date

October 8, 2026

Posting Close Date

Job Requisition Number

R20058

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.