Summer
The SWROC is hiring for summer agricultural support positions. These positions work less than 67 days and usually 40 hours a week throughout the summer, dependent on weather conditions. Primary responsibilities including assisting in preparation, planting, caring for, sampling, and harvest of crops and collection of research data under the direct supervision of SWROC faculty and staff. This is a perfect position for a high school or college student who enjoys worked outside and has an interest in agriculture and/or the scientific process.
Possible tasks include:
- Assist in care of experimental plots under the direction of SWROC researchers.
- Participate in plot layout, tillage, and preparation for planting as required for experiments.
- Assist in care of experimental plots by fertilizing, weeding, hoeing, staking, sampling, and measuring plant characteristics. Cultivate or mow alleys and roadways adjoining plots.
- Help take leaf, water, and soil samples. Process samples by labeling, weighing, drying, and grinding for further measurements or analysis.
- Assist in plot harvest by cutting, weighing, bagging, and measuring experimental plots and samples.
- Operate plot equipment as required on plots and perform daily‐required maintenance.
- Assist in maintenance of work areas or buildings and other duties as assigned.
- All tasks will be completed by observing all safety regulations and procedures.
Position responsibilities and a link to the application are available on the University of Minnesota Human Resource website and search for job ID 371688. Questions can be directed to the SWROC at 507-752-7372 or to [email protected].
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Please note: If hired, you will also be required to complete a background check and provide proof of your ability to work in the United States.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and educator.