Seasonal Horticulture Assistant: Field Data & Plant Care

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire seeks a seasonal Research Assistant to support the Cucurbit Breeding Program in Durham, NH, assisting in fruit harvest and processing. Training will be provided to perform all required tasks.

Responsibilities include weeding, training plants, pollination assistance, cutting and processing fruit, cleaning seed, and collecting data on fruit weight, flesh color, and dry matter using various apps and instruments. This is an on-site, sponsor-funded position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Background/interest in horticulture/agriculture desirable but open to all motivated candidates.

Responsibilities

• Weeding.
• Training plants.
• Assisting in pollination.
• Cutting and processing fruit.
• Cleaning seed.
• Taking data such as fruit weight, flesh color, dry matter, and other measurements using various apps and instruments.

Skills

Weeding

Training plants

Assisting in pollination

Cutting and processing fruit

Cleaning seed

Data collection measurements

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of New Hampshire seeks a seasonal Research Assistant to support the Cucurbit Breeding Program in Durham, NH, assisting in fruit harvest and processing. Training will be provided to perform all required tasks.

Responsibilities include weeding, training plants, pollination assistance, cutting and processing fruit, cleaning seed, and collecting data on fruit weight, flesh color, and dry matter using various apps and instruments. This is an on-site, sponsor-funded position.