NWREC Berry Crop Student Assistant

NWREC Berry Crop Student Assistant Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position For additional information please contact: Amanda Davis at amanda.davis@oregonstate.edu. Qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Position Details Position Information Job Title NWREC Berry Crop Student Assistant Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Aurora 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 $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill up to eight part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Berry Crop Student Assistant positions for The Northwest Berry Program at Oregon State University (OSU). The Northwest Berry program at Oregon State University provides statewide research on production and management of berry crops, including blueberry, blackberry, red and black raspberry, strawberry, and other small fruits. The overall goal of the research is to provide science-based support tools to foster productivity, quality, and resiliency of small fruits systems. The Berry Crops Research Program is recruiting up to 8 students who will assist in the harvest and maintenance of various berry crop fields. All positions are located at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), Aurora, OR. Position Duties 100% of duties will consist of picking berries, assisting with machine harvest, fertilizing plants, mowing, pruning, planting, hoeing or weed pulling, and recording data. Students are an integral part of the team, and will have the opportunity to learn about research in berry production and plant sciences. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* 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 Perform assigned tasks without close supervision Capable of working outside and standing/walking for extended periods of time Attention to detail Ability to lift 25 lbs. Student employees (but not all employees) may be selected to drive to offsite locations, as needed, at the request of the farm manager. Drivers must be over 18 years old and have successfully completed OSU’s required motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000et seq.12 Students who are under 18 years old are required to have passed a tractor safety certification class prior to operating a tractor. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Experience with tractors (for students over 18) Desire to learn about plant/ crop production Working Conditions / Work Schedule Occasionally we ask that students stay longer than eight hours to finish a task, but work will not exceed 40 hours/week during the summer and 20 hours/week while school is in session. Working hours may vary by program. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Student employees for this position will be working during the summer, but limited positions may also be available throughout the school year and during school breaks. Posting Detail Information Posting Number P10796SE Number of Vacancies 8 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/06/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 03/01/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 10/01/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position For additional information please contact: Amanda Davis at amanda.davis@oregonstate.edu. Qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Supplemental Questions