Professional Aide- Agriculture Research

Position Summary

Support Staff will assist with applied field crop, forage, organic vegetable, and hemp research projects on an idyllic farm in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Common tasks include seed handling and testing, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, harvest, data collection, data entry, and direct interaction with farmers and the general public.

• Proven ability to establish and work with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences.
• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Combination of education and specific, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques, reflecting understanding and awareness of social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
• Proficiency in use of technology (web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, distance technology, etc.).
• Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

STANDARD 8-5