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Entomology Program Assistant
Entomology Program Assistant Position
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Position Summary:
The Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Suffolk County Entomology Program is seeking a
Seasonal Program Assistant to provide
full-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 through Friday (30-40 hours per week)
. The position will start in May 2024
and end in September 2024 with the option of continuing part-time work in the
fall if available.
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.
Salary: $17 - $19.00/hr
Closing Date:
Until position is filled
How to Apply:
To apply, please download and complete the temporary
employment application at
www.ccesuffolk.org/employment-opportunities/. Email the completed application, attached with your
resume and cover letter to Jared Dyer (
jd852@cornell.edu). In your cover letter, please highlight your
relevant experience and interest in the position. We thank all applicants for
their interest in the position. However, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.
Last updated March 27, 2024