Temporary Field Assistant - Plant Genetics

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Field Assistant - Plant Genetics to support field and greenhouse vegetable curation. This 19-hour-per-week role focuses on harvesting, seed extraction, cleaning and packaging, and related duties.

Located at the Griffin Campus, the position offers hands-on experience in plant genetics and vegetable production, with a flexible schedule within a Monday–Friday window. Prior plant or farm experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant/Preferred Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Prefer experience working with plants or in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Harvest fruit from various vegetable crops.
• Extract seed from the harvested fruit.
• Treat, clean, count, and package seed.

Skills

Plant experience

Agriculture background

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Job Information

Posting Number: G/R18371P

Working Title: Temporary Field Assistant - Plant Genetics

Department: CAES-Griffin Campus

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: The hours will be 19 hours per week and flexible during the Monday-Friday 7am to 4pm work week.

Advertised Salary: $15.00

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2022

Posting Date: 07/20/2022

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area

Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 0.475

Position Summary

This part-time position is needed to assist with vegetable curation. This position will assist with harvesting fruit from various vegetable crops in the field and greenhouse; extracting seed from the harvested fruit; cleaning and packaging of seed, and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Harvest fruit from various vegetable crops.
• Extract seed from the harvested fruit.
• Treat, clean, count, and package seed.

Qualifications

Relevant/Preferred Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Prefer experience working with plants or in agriculture.

Physical Demands

Work under hot conditions in the field and greenhouse. Lift 50 pounds. Work involves cleaning pepper seed – some of which are very pungent.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Contact

Recruitment Contact Name: G. David Buntin

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]