Data-Driven Research & Education Coordinator

CP02 Chatham College for Work Study Students; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Eden Hall Farm Research and Education Assistant position at Chatham University supports the Director of Sustainable Agriculture and the Farm Manager in achieving research and education goals on the Eden Hall Farm. The role ensures data management systems and processes to back academics and operations, and provides evidence-based analysis to improve production and student experience.

The ideal candidate has familiarity with agriculture and food systems, is comfortable using Word, Excel,

Qualifications

• Familiarity with agriculture and food systems.
• Ability to learn and use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability and interest in working collaboratively with a team of students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean and manage data gathered on the farm, including farm seeding and harvest records, maple production records, integrated pest management records, and organic input records.
• Create annual harvest research reports and other requested data reports as needed.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPS) as well as harvest and post-harvest handling guides.
• Create visuals and videos to supplement written SOP guides.
• Update farm website and newsletter (once a semester).
• Assist in achieving Good Agricultural Practice certification, including building tracking mechanisms and implementing new systems.
• Research grants and education opportunities at the national and local level.
• Generate ideas for additional research and educational projects for the farm team to pursue.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

The Eden Hall Farm Research and Education Assistant position at Chatham University supports the Director of Sustainable Agriculture and the Farm Manager in achieving research and education goals on the Eden Hall Farm. The role ensures data management systems and processes to back academics and operations, and provides evidence-based analysis to improve production and student experience.

The ideal candidate has familiarity with agriculture and food systems, is comfortable using Word, Excel,