Student Wheat & Soybean Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Summer Workers

About the Job

Working Title: Student Wheat and Soybean Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Summer Worker (two openings)

Pay/Hours: $13.00/hour, Full time, approx 40 hours/week,

Locations: Crookston, MN (1 opening) and Morris, MN (1 opening)

Term: Summer 2022 (approx. May 23 - Aug 19, 2022)

Apply By: June 5, 2022

About the Position

The students' main responsibility will be to collect wheat pest and disease and soybean pest and disease information in western Minnesota farm fields. This information will benefit Extension and our stakeholders by feeding digital, print and in-person programming in a timely fashion. Employees would spend the majority of their time outside the office and could likely work from home for other tasks such as data entry. Key responsibilities will include:

Attending spring scout training kickoff and bi-weekly Zoom meetings to learn more about scouting protocols, what to look out for and best practices

Working independently to travel to farm fields and survey wheat or soybean crops for insect pests and diseases in the assigned scouting region, with the goal of visiting as many fields as possible each week

Maintaining upkeep of leased UMN fleet vehicle and follow all UMN rules regarding use of this vehicle

Collecting and delivering data as desired by project leaders

Communicating with project leaders

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and enrolling in a college/university Fall 2022. Or a c urrent undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota (any campus) or an undergraduate student at any college/University and must not have graduated Spring 2022.
• Self-starter, motivated to take on new challenges
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to spend time in both a vehicle and in farm fields
• Valid driver's license and will be able to use a University fleet vehicle to complete tasks
• Be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to submit proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit a completed religious/medical exemption and agree to comply with the University's testing requirement prior to the start date of this position.

Preferred Skills/Experience :

• One year of experience, or a combination of education and experience to equal to one year in agronomy, entomology, soil science or related field
• An agricultural background in agronomy, soils and soil fertility, integrated pest management, agricultural education, or related field
• Experience in field research
• Experience in agricultural outreach or Extension or similar organizations
• Experience operating of basic farm equipment

How To Apply

Applications are to be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.

• Cover Letter to include your preferred location(s)
• Resume to include experience and skills

Additional documents may be attached after the application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. See full instructions, https://humanresources.umn.edu/find-job/using-job-app-system .

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Please contact the following for questions about the specific locations:

Crookston position:

Angie Peltier, apeltier@umn.edu , (218) 281-8692

Morris Position:

Jared Goplen, gople007@umn.edu , (320) 589-1711, ext. 2128 or (507) 829-0614

Diversity

The University of Minnesota Extension is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University's Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

About the U of M

University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)

With a strong tradition of technology-enhanced teaching and learning, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) serves as the U's major outpost in Northwest Minnesota. UMC provides both experiential, career-oriented degree programs as well as high-quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region and beyond.