Agronomy Internship/Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant
Oregon State University
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Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 14.7-21 / hour
Posted on Mar 25, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Agronomy Internship/Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant |
|---|---|
| Appointment Type | Student Employee |
| Job Location | La Grande |
| Position Appointment Percent | 100% |
| Appointment Basis | 12 |
| Pay Method | Hourly |
| Pay Period | 16th - 15th of the following month |
| Pay Date | Last working day of the month |
| Remote or Hybrid option? | |
| Min Hourly Rate | $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro) |
| Max Hourly Rate | $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) |
| Position Summary | This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Extension Agronomy Student Assistant for the Union-Baker-Wallowa County Extension Agronomist with Oregon State University (OSU). This position is designed to provide assistance to the Union-Baker-Wallowa County Extension Agronomist (OSU Dept. of Crop and Soil Science county-based faculty member) to conduct fi eld-based research projects and to design/deliver extension outreach programs focused on irrigated cropping systems and integrated pest management (IPM) in NE Oregon. The position provides an opportunity to acquire agronomic fi eld research and extension outreach experience needed to fulfill undergraduate internship requirements. |
| Position Duties | Performs routine to complex technical tasks (e.g. trial establishment and maintenance, data collection/entry) in support of research projects involving irrigated cropping systems and integrated pest management (IPM). The position will also assist in the development and delivery of extension outreach programs (e.g. indoor workshops, field tours, farm visits, etc.) and, when applicable, research proposals, proposals, and/or professional presentations. Current research and extension activities include: NIR seed moisture technology development, disease/insect pest monitoring in irrigated cropping systems; weed management in cool season grasses grown for seed (Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue); AI-driven precision spraying technology and various other projects that may involve travel throughout Union, Baker, and Wallowa counties. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. |
| Additional Required Qualifications | The position requires driving a university or personal vehicle, so incumbent must pass a motor vehicle history check and maintain a valid driver’s license. The incumbent also should meet the following requirements: on occasion, work independently of the supervisor (without immediate supervision)
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| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Agronomy and/or seek to fulfill internship requirements for related discipline areas. Ability to work a flexible schedule if outdoor weather conditions prevent completing tasks during the normal M-F work week. High school students are eligible to apply but must be at least 18 years of age in order to drive a university vehicle. |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | The incumbent will be needed 20-40 hours/week during late spring and summer months but will also have opportunity to work occasionally during the fall, winter, and/or spring term of the current academic year depending upon program needs. |
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