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Federal Work-Study| The Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability (CUAS)

  • 496605
  • Part-Time
  • Closing on: Aug 25 2026
  • Sciences & Technology
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Department: Sciences & Technology Salary: $12.00 per hour

Description:

The Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability (CUAS) is looking for a motivated student assistant to help support sustainability programs and projects across campus.

Duties may include:

  • Assisting with office tasks
  • Data collection and entry
  • Survey creation
  • Event support
  • Occasional gardening or recycling activities
  • Promoting events through flyers, social media, and other outreach efforts

Students with an interest in sustainability, marketing, communications, computer science, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a positive impact on campus.

Qualifications: 

  • Must be a current UHD student
  • Must be eligible for Federal College Work-Study
 

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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