Extension Assistant – Student Farm

Position Details

Req ID:

req18521

Position Title:

Extension Assistant – Student Farm

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

CS9664, CS9665

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Horticul & Landscp Architecture

Location Address:

355A Ag Hall

Stillwater, OK, 74078

Hiring Supervisor:

Justin Moss

Hiring Range:

(Contingent upon available funding):

38,040.00 – 51,568.00, Salary

Work Schedule:

8:00 to 5:00 Monday – Friday with 1 hour for lunch

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

About Us: We believe in the value of hands-on education and the importance of a well-rounded student experience. We are committed to our student’s personal growth and career opportunities. Check out the many resources available to our undergraduate and graduate students. for more information, visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/hla/

The Oklahoma State University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is seeking applicants for an Extension Assistant to assist with a small university farm focused on vegetable production. The candidate will assist with day-to-day management of the OSU Student Farm vegetable production plots and land. They will assist with vegetable and fruit crop production, management, soil testing and interpretation, pest, insect, and disease scouting, fertilizer, chemical, and pesticide applications, tillage, cover crop management, starting and transplanting of crops, seeding of crops, irrigation, mulching, compost system management, and produce handling and safety. The candidate will assist the OSU Student Farm Managers and may assist with supervision of undergraduate student workers or interns. The position will report directly to the Department of HLA Department Head.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor’s in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Soil Science, or closely related field

One year experience in vegetable crop production and management. The must be able to work in a team environment.

Valid OK driver’s license and Oklahoma pesticide applicator certification in category 1a and/or 10 or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Cool-season and warm-season vegetable crop production and management. Horticulture knowledge, written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, supervisory skills and the ability to lift 50 pounds

Preferred: Two or more years of experience in vegetable crop production and management

Oklahoma pesticide applicator certification in category 1a and/or 10

Cool-season and warm-season vegetable crop production and management in southern United States, food handling and safety and compost system management. Horticulture knowledge, written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, supervisory skills and the ability to lift 50 pounds

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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