What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Program Assistant position at Cornell Cooperative Extension?
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Entomology Program is seeking a Seasonal Program Assistant to provide part-time support for agriculture-related research trials and assist in day-to-day operations at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (LIHREC) located in Riverhead, NY. The Seasonal Program Assistant will be expected to work 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (24 hr/week) OR on an as-needed basis. The position will start in June 2025 and end in September 2025 with the option of continuing part-time work in the fall if available.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Title:
Association Tmp Program
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain on-site and off-site research trials
- Perform farm/greenhouse duties including but not limited to planting, potting, weeding, watering, and cleaning greenhouse and/or farm equipment)
- Assist with data collection and entry
- Travel weekly to off-site locations to install and replace insect traps
- Manage program files and records
- Record photographs and/or videos of experiments for documentation and future presentations
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent GED, plus 6 months volunteer or work experience.
- Ability to work outdoors and perform various field activities.
- Ability to work with and touch live insects (i.e., aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, and other common garden pests).
- Ability to understand and implement written and oral communication.
- Must be reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to lift 20-30 lbs. unassisted.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position, including valid NYS driver’s license and personal vehicle for on-the-job transportation, 3 years driving experience, and able to meet acceptable background check standards, if required. Mileage reimbursed at Federal rate.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate or defined in the offer letter.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (ex. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent software.
- Comfortable working in an agricultural setting in proximity to various farming operations, tools, and equipment.
- Able to understand and follow all safety and work site policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience volunteering or working in agriculture.
- Interest in entomology, agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, or any other related life science.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary: $18.50 per hour
Schedule: NONEXEMPT – Reg: 24 Hours per week
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Applicants need to:
Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.
External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the
Applying for a Job (External Candidate)
document for additional guidance.
Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the
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document for additional guidance.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at
HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu
Job Title:
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contact Name:
Nicholas Ng
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
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