LFS Applied Biology Program Blog

Zoom presentation: 4 pm Tuesday May 17, 2022

RSVP: Social@WWOOF.CA

In 1971, a London secretary named Sue Coppard started a world-wide movement to make organic growing accessible to everyone. The WWOOF community has since spread to over 130 countries, changing lives through cultural and educational exchange. Join Robin Young as he tells the story of WWOOF, and how the movement has changed the course of his life.

Why Strive Consulting?

The Strive network consists of many members, consultants, and mentors.
Our mentors and alumni work at some of the world’s most desirable companies such as Tesla, Google, PWC, Deloitte, and more… Our consulting team only works with the best talent within the organization and provides opportunities for our ambitious students to get experience working on
meaningful projects with meaningful companies and leaders. The exposure and perspective that our student consultants gain from these experiences are what set us apart from the rest.

Position Description
Student Research Consultant – Agricultural Technology
This is a client-facing student research consulting role. The student will work in collaboration with the student research team on conducting secondary source research investigating possible applications and benefits of a client’s agricultural technology. The student will work with company founders and CEO to help steer the direction of further primary research on the application of their agricultural technology. The student will have the opportunity to develop consulting skills while furthering their professional network.

Responsibilities (subject to change)
● Secondary source research
● Critical appraisal of research methodology
● Research proposal development
● Presentation of research results and recommendations with clients
● Support research needs of design team

A strong applicant will display the following
● A strong interest in agricultural consulting
● Prior research experience or consulting experience (an asset)
● Currently studying agriculture, plant and soil sciences or related fields
● A high level of ambition, with a ‘self-starter’ attitude
● Proficiency in Powerpoint, Google docs, and Microsoft Teams
● Fluency in spoken and written English with strong professional communication skills

After submitting a resume to striveubc@gmail.com, applicants will be contacted directly for an interview with the STRIVE hiring team. We look forward to hearing from you!