Vegetable/Potato Program Assistant - Riverhead, NY

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Seasonal Program Assistant needed for Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Suffolk County Vegetable and Potato Program based at the Long Island Horticulture Research and Extension Center, 3059 Sound Ave. in Riverhead. The goal of the program is to address production practices for both conventionally and organically grown crops. An emphasis is put on best management practices that aim to minimize environmental impacts from nitrate leaching by utilizing integrated approaches to nitrogen and soil management. Starting date is May 2025 and ending date is flexible or September 30, 2025. Applicant must be able to work 8am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Applicants that can work into the fall are preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of research trials on and off site
• Performs duties including but not limited to planting, weeding, harvesting and lifting of produce.
• Leaf tissue and soil sampling Assist with data collection and entry
• Scout farms weekly for insects and diseases and communicate observations with growers
• Install and maintain a sweet corn pest trapping network
• Report pest occurrences and severity daily to Supervisor
• Maintain program files and records

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalency and 6 months volunteer or work experience
• Ability to work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather, performing various field activities
• Ability to understand and implement written and oral instruction
• Must be reliable Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to complete any given task in an efficient and timely manner
• Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to meet the travel requirements associated with the position; Valid NYS driver’s license and personal vehicle for on-the-job transportation, 3 years driving experience and pass a motor vehicle screening. Mileage reimbursed at Federal rate.

Closing Date: Until position is filled

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $18.50 per hour (35-40 hrs/wk)

Schedule: NONEXEMPT – TEMP: May 2025 – September 2025

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

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Last updated February 5, 2025