Student Intern - Forest Science Lab

Job Title

Student Intern - Forest Science Lab

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Tree Improvement & Nurseries Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

The Forest Science Laboratory student intern will work under the direction of the Urban Tree Improvement Program Specialist to complete tasks in our production operations including weeding, watering and fertilizing growing stock and cleaning and sowing seed.

Responsibilities:

* Weeding, watering and fertilizing growing stock.

* Cleaning and sowing seed.

* Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required

Education:

At the time of the application, must be enrolled at an accredited college/university with at least 30 hours toward a bachelor's degree in Forestry, Range Science, Natural Resource Management or closely related field.

Required Experience:

Plant nursery work

Preferred Experience:

Greenhouse operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Require Knowledge: MS Office. Plant care.

Preferred Knowledge:
Greenhouse operations.

Required Skills:

Oral and written communication and organization skills.

Required Abilities:
Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications and Licenses:

Required:

Valid Class C Texas Driver's license or ability to acquire on within 30 days of hire.

Applicant Instructions:

A resume, references, cover letter and current transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.

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Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.