Corn Breeding Assistant — Temp Part-Time, Palm Beach

University of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida in Palm Beach is seeking an OPS Time Limited, part-time position in Corn Breeding to assist with greenhouse and field preparation, planting, and general crop care.

You will handle tools safely, assist with pollination of corn, record data, and support crop production under supervision. This role is outdoors, requires physical work, and may require flexible hours based on crop conditions; resume upload required.

Qualifications

• Previous agricultural, farm, greenhouse, or crop-production experience preferred; willing to train the right candidate.
• Able to perform physical work for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and working with plants.
• Comfortable working outdoors in hot, humid, dusty, or changing weather conditions.
• Able to lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment as required.
• Able to follow detailed instructions, safety procedures, and established agricultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with greenhouse and field preparation, maintenance, planting, and general crop care
• Safely handle agricultural tools, equipment, and materials
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Assist with crop tagging, labeling, sample collection, harvesting, and record keeping
• Perform controlled hand pollination of corn plants in field and greenhouse environments
• Identify corn plants and reproductive stages ready for pollination
• Collect and apply pollen according to established procedures
• Follow procedures to prevent unwanted cross-pollination or contamination
• Carefully handle pollen, bags, labels, and other pollination materials
• Accurately record pollination crosses, plant information, dates, and other required data
• Assist with other agricultural duties as assigned throughout the growing season

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Hand coordination

Safety procedures

Reliability

Adaptable hours

Teamwork

Lifting ability

Job description

The University of Florida in Palm Beach is seeking an OPS Time Limited, part-time position in Corn Breeding to assist with greenhouse and field preparation, planting, and general crop care.

You will handle tools safely, assist with pollination of corn, record data, and support crop production under supervision. This role is outdoors, requires physical work, and may require flexible hours based on crop conditions; resume upload required.