Agroforestry Research Technician

Austincc; Durham (NH); Presencial; USD 24.796 - 27.552; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Austin Community College is looking for a Project Technician for the USDA-funded Project “ADAPT” in the Durham area. This role focuses on implementing agroforestry systems and responsibilities include maintaining field trials, data collection, and providing training to students. Candidates should have a BS in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience in agriculture or forestry. Compensation ranges from $18 to $20 per hour. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable agriculture practices.

Formación

• 2+ years of practical experience working with agriculture, agroforestry, and/or forestry.
• Experience communicating agroforestry-related topics to diverse audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and maintain agroforestry field trials including planting, weeding, and irrigation.
• Assist with field data collection for plant and soil samples.
• Maintain field equipment and ensure effective functioning.
• Provide training and supervision to undergraduate student field assistants.
• Travel to universities and landowner cooperators for field experiments.

Conocimientos

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well independently and as part of a larger team

Strong problem-solving skills

Technical skills for maintaining field and lab equipment

Organizational and time-management skills

Educación

BS in agroforestry, forestry, agronomy, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

We are recruiting a Project Technician for the USDA‑funded Project “ADAPT,” which focuses on promoting climate‑smart and sustainable agriculture through regionally adapted agroforestry systems across New England. The project integrates research, education, and extension to develop and test agroforestry systems, promote extension programs for landowners and professionals, and build knowledge and skills in agroforestry.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Carry out day‑to‑day tasks related to implementing and maintaining agroforestry field trials, such as planting, weeding, and irrigation.
• Assist with field data collection activities, including measuring plant height and diameter, assessing pest, pathogen, and herbivore impacts, and collecting soil and plant samples.
• Maintain field equipment by changing batteries, repairing minor damages, and troubleshooting to ensure effective functioning.
• Assist with laboratory activities, such as drying and weighing samples and preparing soil and plant samples for analysis.
• Provide training and supervision to undergraduate student field assistants as needed.
• Travel occasionally to participating universities and landowner cooperators to assist with agroforestry field experiments and on‑farm trials.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• BS in agroforestry, forestry, agronomy, or a related field.
• Practical experience (2+ years) working with agriculture, agroforestry, and/or forestry.
• Experience communicating agroforestry‑related topics to diverse audiences.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a larger team.
• Strong problem‑solving and creative thinking skills.
• Strong technical skills for maintaining and troubleshooting field and lab equipment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Compensation Pay Range: $18–$20 per hour.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across its campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.