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Summer Student JobAgriums Seed Survivor Mobile display is a plant nutrient classroom on wheels! Agriculture in the Classroom and Agrium will be working together to deliver Seed Survivor to elementary schools in Saskatchewan! It is a free, curriculum-based learning experience that encourages children in Grades 1 through 6 to master the elements that plants need to grow. Students spend half the presentation outside the trailer in a guided plant nutrient lesson and half the presentation inside the trailer playing each station.
After learning the elements that plants need to survive, participants can then plant a seed to take home and grow!
Seed Survivor coordinator and support staff will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Program for the duration of the school day, and other tasks, including the following in accordance with Agriums criteria and policies:
a) Deliver several half hour pre-scripted presentations on plant nutrients to children
b) Help attendees play the computer games and/or help plant sunflower seeds
c) Present curriculum based material to groups of children,answer questions on plants and nutrients,keep order in the exhibit, and clean the display as needed.
2 Positions available
1st position- Mid April to Mid June Seed Survivor Coordinator with Agriculture in the Classroom
2nd position- this position is shared between Agriculture in the Classroom and SAASE(Saskatchewan Association of Agricultural Societies and Exhibitions)
- Mid April to June Seed Survivor Coordinator support with Agriculture in the Classroom
- July and Aug summer student with SAASE incl.travel to trade fairs and office support
Qualifications for both positions:
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to interact with children
- Ability to travel is necessary
- Understanding of agriculture in Saskatchewan
- Experience in education and/or agriculture is an asset
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- Database
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