Last Call - Pollination Field Associate (Visalia/Tulare, CA)

Beeflow; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for professional growth

Work in a dynamic team

Competitive salary

Job summary

A progressive Ag-Tech startup in California seeks a Field Associate to support pollination services for growers. This temporary position involves data collection, executing services, and providing feedback on projects, lasting 5–6 weeks starting early February. A relevant degree and field research experience are essential, alongside excellent communication and independence in varying outdoor conditions. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Field research experience is essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Comfortable working independently in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing pollination services to growers.
• Participate in data collection and record key points.
• Provide feedback for project improvement.

Skills

Field research experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

BS in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Biology, Ecology or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Base Pay Range

$21.00/yr - $23.00/yr

About Beeflow

Beeflow is a biotech startup company that leverages scientific knowledge and technology to improve the impact of ecosystem services in agriculture. Beeflow creates and manages pollination programs for farmers with the goal of consistently increasing crop yields. The company combines scientific knowledge of crop pollination, bee biology & behavior and chemical ecology with proprietary technologies including molecules that help train bees to pollinate specific crops and a plant-based bee diet that enhances bees' immune system. This novel approach to pollination management allows growers to produce more with less. Based in California and with operations across the US West Coast, Mexico, Peru and Argentina, Beeflow closed an $8.3M Series A in May 2021 with Ospraie Ag Sciences, Future Ventures, Vectr Ventures, Jeff Wilke (former CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon), SOSV and others. Beeflow's team of experts includes biologists, ecologists, entomologists, agronomists, and entrepreneurs.

About This Role

Field Associates will support our research trials and projects for the upcoming Almond season. Additionally, monitors will be responsible for assisting with data uploading, and project logistics. This position reports to the Field Lead. This is a full‑time seasonal position starting at the end of January/first week of February. The duration of this position is 5–6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing our pollination services to growers
• Participate in ongoing research and development trials if needed
• Participate in data collection by accurately recording key points and daily upkeep of data sheets and field notes
• Work efficiently and in a timely manner to complete daily activities in multiple different fields
• With the aim of meeting target data collection quantity for the season
• Assist in crop tagging – tag branches in different crops in a systematic way
• Provide feedback at the end of projects to determine avenues for improvement

Requirements

• BS in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent preferred
• Field research experience
• Interest in pollination and/or agriculture
• A valid driver's license and confidence in driving for long periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly
• Familiarity with Google Suite
• Comfortable working independently in the field with support from remote manager
• Must be detail‑oriented
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred
• Currently living in Visalia/Tulare, CA area

Work Environment

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to work with bees and wear appropriate protective equipment
• Ability to work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions
• Must be comfortable working with bees and getting stung

Benefits

• Opportunity to join an innovative and growing Ag‑Tech start‑up whose mission is to contribute to the creation of a food system in harmony with nature
• Work alongside a team of talented and passionate professionals, having the opportunity to make your first steps in the industry and learning about beekeeping and bee biology
• Competitive salary

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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