Assistant Farm Manager

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Assistant Farm Manager

Assist in the management of a 40-acre alfalfa research farm and greenhouses. Field responsibilities include land preparation for planting, plot harvests, irrigation, and seed harvest. Additional seed responsibilities include cleaning, inventory management, and shipping. Greenhouse tasks include pollinating, plant propagation, plant maintenance, nematode screening, and insect control.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:
Assist in the management of forage yield trials, nurseries, and seed production.
Manage 3-5 off-station yield trials (includes planting, spraying, and harvesting)
Operation, maintenance, and repair of agricultural field equipment
Irrigation management, particularly lateral and hand line irrigation
Pesticide and chemigation application in the field and greenhouse
Position will be required to work in greenhouses, including pollinating, plant propagation, plant maintenance, nematode screening, and insect control
Rotational weekend watering of greenhouses and field plots as needed
Electronic data collection and management for field trials
Field responsibilities include land preparation for planting, plot harvests, irrigation, and seed harvest
Additional seed responsibilities include cleaning, inventory management, and shipping

Qualifications/Competencies-Skills (Required):
Must be able to obtain a state pesticide and chemigation license within 3 months of hire.
In-depth understanding of agricultural cultural practices (e.g., ground preparation, weed control, fertility management)
Computer proficiency for GPS tractor operation and other equipment requiring interaction with electronics
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Work schedule may require longer hours based on Ag season (April-September). Rotating weekends (partial day Saturday/Sunday).
Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license, and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Additional competencies:
Strong critical thinking skills and technical background in research.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and willing to take initiative.
Strong computer skills, especially with Excel, and familiarity with relational databases.
Able to clearly articulate work direction and able to communicate with all levels of research staff in an effective and timely manner.

Experience-Education:
Education (Required): Associate or Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Agronomy or Horticulture
Experience (Preferred): 3+ years' experience in agricultural research and/or greenhouse management.

Salary Range: $59,840 - $89,760 (In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.)

Grade:

E5