CALS- Field Assistant III- Field Research Unit; FRU- Agritech

Position: CALS- Field Assistant III- Field Research Unit (FRU)- Agritech
Field Coordinator
- Organic & Scouting Field Coordinator

The Opportunity

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About the College

The Field Coordinator (Organic) position is within the Field Research Unit (FRU) - at the Cornell Agri Tech, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (NYSAES) in Geneva, NY. Providing direct support for faculty, staff, and students engaged in field research. FRU manages all land, field facilities, and equipment used in support of field research. FRU provides field and research support services for research conducted in Cornell Agri Tech field plots.

Working in a team environment, the Field Coordinator will be responsible for organic farming operations, facilitating a scouting regimen, leading a technology advancement initiative, acting as a safety coordinator and holding a Commercial Driver's License. The Field Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with Project Investigators and their staff, FRU staff, and the FRU Unit Leader to accomplish field research needs.

The Organic Scouting Field Coordinator will also provide an opportunity to initiate a robust IPM program that would provide project leads more visibility on agronomic issues and will work with our Senior Spray Coordinator and Senior Field Coordinators to present possible recommendations to the project leaders. The field coordinator would also oversee and manage the CDL and tractor training program along with the other safety programs and training documents.

Responsibilities of the Field Coordinators and management include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide expertise on diverse agricultural research-specific practices, land preparation, planting, fertilizing, pesticide application, cultivation, general equipment maintenance and modifications, small-plot research preparation, crop scouting, irrigation, drainage installations, cover crops, maintain soil fertility management plan, etc. Provide data collection to facilitate central land use database. Keep up to date with new advances in technology and the application of that technology within farm operations.

Work often involves inclement weather conditions.

Track field operations (work requests, time, and materials) and other records as required by Unit Leader. Interact with other leads within FRU to resolve issues, utilize equipment, and schedule labor to accomplish the mission of the FRU. Attend educational and training meetings as well as serving on committees as needed or assigned by Unit Leader. Educate faculty, research technicians, graduate students, and staff on the safe and effective use of specialized pieces of farm equipment.

Communicate and work directly with numerous faculty to ensure that their project needs are met. Make independent decisions which improve the quality of research, teaching, and extension projects conducted at the farm. Promote and implement a culture of sustainability. Other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position % FTE. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

What We Need

General

* Associate of Science Degree in Plant Sciences or Natural Resources discipline with at least three years of experience or five or more years of related experience in a research environment.

* Must possess and maintain valid New York driver license and undergo…