Employment and Internship Opportunities
Employment opportunities are continually updated and remain on the web site six months from the first posting unless otherwise requested by the advertiser. If you have an employment opportunity that you would like to have posted, please email us.
On-campus students: Additional employment and internship opportunities are posted on the bulletin board outside the main office in Johnson Hall Room 149.
DATE POSTED |
TITLE |
| 11/05/09 | EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSOCIATE (Half-Time), HORTICULTURE & MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM, Colorado State Univ. Extension, Weld County, CO |
| 11/04/09 | EXTENSION AGENT, HORTICULTURE, Colorado State Univ. Extension, Douglas County, CO |
| 10/27/09 | RAW PRODUCT PLANNER/SCHEDULER, J.R.Simplot Company, Moses Lake, WA |
| 10/23/09 | BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (PLANTS), USDA/ARS, Pullman, WA |
| 10/23/09 | SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT - SPECIALTY CROP TISSUE CULTURE SPECIALIST, Washington State University, Prosser, WA |
| 10/19/09 | INTERNSHIPS, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC |
| 10/08/09 | INTERN, Tavon Center, Issaquah, WA |
| 09/24/09 | INSTRUCTION & CLASSROOM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 1, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA |
| 09/18/09 | PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIPS, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute |
| 09/16/09 | HARVEST LAB TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY, Prosser, WA |
| 09/14/09 | RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR V&E UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT, WSU-IAREC, Prosser, WA |
| 09/11/09 | SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING DIRECTOR, Lodi Winegrape Commission, Lodi, CA |
| 09/04/09 | INTERNS, Osage Gardens, New Castle, CO |
| 07/31/09 | RESEARCH ASSISTANT, MOLECULAR-ASSISTED BREEDING, Nunhems USA, Inc., Davis, CA |
| 07/31/09 | RESEARCH ASSISTANT, CELL BIOLOGY, PLANTS, Nunhems USA, Inc., Davis, CA |
| 07/22/09 | ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN |
| 06/30/09 | VARIOUS POSITIONS, Loen Nursery, Woodburn, OR |
| 06/30/09 | CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES, Loen Nursery, Woodburn, OR |
| 06/16/09 | FIELD DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE |
| 06/11/09 | DESIGN ASSOCIATE, Project Groundwork, Wenatchee, WA |
EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSOCIATE (Half-Time), HORTICULTURE & MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM
Colorado State Univ. Extension, Weld County, CO
Support & coordinate aspects of the Colorado Master Gardener Program in Weld County. Also, coordinate and deliver horticulture programming for the public. Application materials, including transcript showing degree conferred, must be RECEIVED no later than 12/2/09 for full consideration. Bachelor’s degree required, conferred before start date. Complete job description, application process & list of requirements located at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html. CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is an EEO/AA Employer.
For a complete position description, click here.
EXTENSION AGENT, HORTICULTURE
Colorado State Univ. Extension, Douglas County, CO
Provide horticulture education for youth and adult audiences, and for-profit and non-profit enterprises in Douglas County. Application materials, including transcript showing degree conferred, must be RECEIVED no later than 12/02/09 for full consideration. Master’s degree required (must be conferred before start date). Complete job description, application process & list of requirements located at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html. CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is an EEO/AA Employer.
For a complete position description, click here.
RAW PRODUCT PLANNER/SCHEDULER
J.R. Simplot Company, Moses Lake, WA
Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. These endeavors have been around for centuries and will continue to be a vital part of the global economy. We currently have an Raw Product Planner/Scheduler I/II/III position open at our Moses Lake, WA facility.
Overview:
This position is responsible for activities supporting multiple processing plants and product lines. There are two separate positions within the Food Group; one supports processing plants in the Columbia Basin area of Washington and the other supports processing plants in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon. These positions manage and compile raw product data; coordinates acquisition of raw product; oversees storage and delivery plans for raw product and oversees raw product inspection to assure Food Group's finished product objectives are met.
The Columbia Basin position is responsible for management of 16,000,000 to 18,000,000 CWT (800,000 to 900,000 tons) of potatoes to support the Moses Lake and Othello plant production requirements.
For more information, click here.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (PLANTS)
USDA/ARS, Pullman, WA
Major Duties:
The incumbent assists in all phases of the Horticulture Crops Program of the Western Regional Plant Introduction Station, part of the National Plant Germplasm System, by performing a variety of technical duties, in the laboratory, field, and greenhouse. The incumbent performs routine and recurring techniques related to seed increase, evaluation, distribution and documentation of the accessions in the numerous plant genera assigned to the Horticultural Crops Program. This includes duties such as seed germination, plant propagation, pest control, data collection, literature and data searches and detailed record keeping. Incumbent tabulates and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages such as MS Excel, dBase, MS Word and MS PowerPoint. Incumbent maintains inventory of chemicals, prepares solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse, and safely disposes of waste material (both chemical and biological). Working around plants, pollen, insects, dust, and in the heat is routine. Incumbent regularly moves bags of soil, pipe for pollination cages and small field equipment, which may weigh up to 50 pounds, to accomplish job duties. Incumbent is responsible for keeping work-site in a neat and orderly manner.
For more information, click here.
If interested, contact:
Barbara Hellier
Horticulture Crops Curator
USDA-ARS Western Regional Plant Introduction Station
Pullman, WA
Phone: 509.335.3763
Email: bhellier@wsu.edu
SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT - SPECIALTY CROP TISSUE CULTURE SPECIALIST
Washington State University - Prosser
An opportunity is available to develop and use tissue culture methods to create perennial specialty crops free of destructive plant viruses. This critical position joins a team that is a leading developer of virus-free fruit trees, grapes and hops in the U.S. The position will use existing methods of meristematic cell culture and will develop and evaluate new techniques to obtain pathogen-free plants. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in plant biology or related field and six (6) years of related professional research experience to include three (3) years of experience in plant tissue culture, OR, Master's degree in plant biology or related field and three (3) years of experience in plant tissue culture. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
To apply, visit the WSU Human Resource Services website. Screening date will be December 15 with position open until filled. WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer.
INTERNSHIPS
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
The Horticulture Services Division (HSD) internship program at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C, is open to all current undergraduate and graduate students who study horticulture or related disciplines. A number of paid and unpaid internships are offered throughout the year in positions involving grounds management, greenhouse production, landscape architecture, and collections management.
Students may pursue educational and practical work experience at the world’s largest museum complex through the Horticulture Services Division. Additional information about HSD internships can be found at www.gardens.si.edu.
If interested, contact:
Paula Healy
Smithsonian Horticulture Internship Coordinator
Phone: 202.633.5840
Email: gardens@si.edu
INTERN
Tavon Center, Issaquah, WA
Tavon Center, a day program for young adults with disabilities, seeks a hard working, reliable, and compassionate intern to join our gardening team. With a focus on horticultural therapy, Tavon Center provides vocational skill development, stimulating activities, and a sense of community in a comfortable, home-like environment. As an intern at Tavon, you will help staff create and maintain approximately 1000 square feet of vegetable beds as well as a number of flower beds. Level of client interaction will be based on individual comfort levels; your priority will be the garden. Start and end dates are flexible.
For more information, click here.
If interested, contact:
Megan Wegner
Program Director
The Tavon Center
Phone: 425.999.2269
Email: megan@tavoncenter.org
INSTRUCTION & CLASSROOM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 1
Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
Yakima Valley Community College is accepting applications to establish a register for an Instructional & Classroom Support Technician 1 in the Vineyard and Winery Technology Program at the Grandview Campus. This register will be used in all full-time, temporary substitute, and special project hiring to this classification during the next 6 months.
There is currently one position open for a 75% of full-time (30 hours per week), cyclic 10-months per year position (leave without pay approximate dates: July 1—August 15, and December 16—January 1 of each year). Hours may vary based on course offerings. This position may use hazardous materials such as acids and pesticides, and will be required to lift, pull, or push heavy items from 25 to 45 pounds in weight.
For more information about this position, click here and here.
PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIPS
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) is a non-profit agricultural institute founded in 1984 in East Troy, Wisconsin. Our research, education, technical assistance and public policy work seeks to revitalize farming and help both urban and rural populations meet common concerns. These concerns include how our food is grown; whether farming is a profitable enterprise; the long-term fertility of the soil; purity of water; and conservation of the Earth’s resources. MFAI has a vigorous student program, which draws international enrollees for a comprehensive training program in market gardening, organic farming, research, food preparation, and other practices.
Consistent with this tradition, in January of 2010 we will begin our seventh year of public policy internships. We do this largely to help the sustainable agriculture movement continue to draw exciting, committed, informed activists into the work of creating and advancing public policies that support sustainable agriculture. We believe that the work of MFAI’s policy program, combined with our excellent student program, offers an avenue to engage potential participants in such policy work.
For more information, click here.
HARVEST LAB TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY
Prosser, WA
Our winery client in Prosser, WA has an immediate need for a temporary Harvest Lab Technician. The position will last 2 to 3 months and will require some laboratory experience. The ideal candidate can work weekends and be very flexible in terms of hours. Duties include but are not limited to performing wet chemistry analysis on wine, juice, and grape samples according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications:
AA degree in science/technical discipline, i.e, chemistry, biochemistry, agricultural science or four semesters of college level coursework in the above disciplines; basic math; able to operate basic lab instruments and equipment; able to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting. Able to lift up to 50 lbs., work in one place for long periods of time, and work extended hours and/or shift work during the harvest peak season.
If interested, contact:
Maya Skolnik
Branch Leader/Account Executive
Lab Support, a Division of On Assignment Inc.
Phone: 206.622.6323
Cell: 206.854.3341
Fax: 866.670.0723
Email maya.skolnik@onassignment.com
www.labsupport.com
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR V&E UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
WSU-IAREC, Prosser, WA
Want to gain hands-on experience in Viticulture along with earning a few bucks? An exciting opportunity is available immediately for an undergraduate student in the V&E program to participate in a time-bound research project on monitoring spatial distribution of grapevine leafroll disease.
Dr. Naidu Rayapati, Grape Virologist at WSU-IAREC, Prosser, is teaming up with vineyard operations to carry out this project during the season. The student will work with a dynamic team of graduate students and postdoctoral research associates to become familiar with grapevine virus diseases and gain excellent career prospects as a Viticulturist. Work hours are flexible and the student is expected to work in the vineyards monitoring leafroll disease, collecting samples and processing samples in Dr. Rayapati’s lab for virus testing. The student should be able to work during weekends, if necessary. Skills in computer programs like Word and Excel and good record keeping of data are essential.
For additional details, contact Dr. Rayapati at:
Phone: 509-786-9215
Mobile: 509-788-5350
E-mail: naidu@wsu.edu
SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING DIRECTOR
Lodi Winegrape Commission, Lodi, CA
Job Description: The successful applicant will: 1) Direct the Commission’s Grower Education Program consisting of meetings, workshops and field days as well as maintaining website content and writing a bi-monthly grower newsletter; 2) Oversee the Commission’s Research Program and providing staff support for the 14 member Research Committee; 3) Direct the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing certification program focusing on expanding the number of grower and winery participants as well as providing guidance for current and new program participants; 4) Organize and carry out Lodi Winegrower’s Workbook workshops with growers where they will complete a self-assessment workbook on sustainable vineyard practices; 5) Assist growers in developing and implementing vineyard action plans based on the self-assessment; 6) Apply for grants to help support the program; 7) Maintain LWC’s demonstration vineyard; 8) Represent LWC in wine industry events within and outside California.
Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree, with an emphasis in ecological sciences, a graduate degree is desirable but not required. Other desired qualifications: training and/or experience in viticulture; training and/or experience in integrated pest management; training and/or experience in database development and management as well as word-processing and desktop publishing software; experience in working with growers; demonstrated grant writing skills; demonstrated writing and public speaking skills. Successful applicant should possess excellent inter-personal skills as the job entails day-to-day interaction with winegrape growers and pest control advisors.
For more information, click here.
INTERNS
Osage Gardens, New Castle, CO
Osage Gardens is a family owned USDA Certified Organic Greenhouse Farm growing culinary herbs year round and supporting a 4-season CSA. We also participate in the local farmers markets, grow edible bedding plants, and raise free-range chickens for fresh farm eggs. We have ~25 employees and are located on the Colorado River just west of Glenwood Springs on the Western Slope of Colorado.
As an intern at Osage Gardens you will experience all aspects of operating a medium-scale organic farm. Much of your time will be spent in the fields and greenhouses planting, transplanting, harvesting, fertilizing, watering etc. We will introduce you to our planting and harvesting schedules, crop rotation, and produce projection. You will also help prepare foods for market, interact with the local customers, and may be involved in some of the administrative tasks of running a farm.
For more information, click here.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, MOLECULAR-ASSISTED BREEDING
Nunhems USA, Inc., Davis, CA
Nunhems USA, Inc., a world leader in the development, production and marketing of hybrid vegetable seed and seed technology, is currently seeking a Research Assistant, Molecular-Assisted Breeding to be based in Davis, California. This position has an emphasis in classical genetics and molecular genetic linkage and QTL mapping approaches and will function in the marker-assisted breeding program under the supervision of the scientist.
For more information, click here.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, CELL BIOLOGY, PLANTS
Nunhems USA, Inc., Davis, CA
Nunhems USA, Inc., a world leader in the development, production and marketing of hybrid vegetable seed and seed technology, is currently seeking a Research Assistant, Cell Biology, Plants to be based in Davis, California. This position has an emphasis in plant cell, organ and tissue culture and plant transformation and will function in the cell biology development department under the supervision of the scientist. The incumbent will assist the Cell Biology Scientist in designing and implementing a research plan of Nunhems’ Cell Biology Program. This position will provide independent research and technical expertise in the daily operation of the plant cell biology program at Nunhems USA in Davis, California. The incumbent will provide technical expertise in plant tissue culture protocol development, media preparation, database maintenance, and vector and construct archiving. The incumbent will be responsible for organizing, scheduling and executing a wide range of tissue culture experiments including experiments in micropropagation, plant protoplast culture, double haploid production, and plant transformation. The incumbent will assist the scientist in coordinating the efforts of technical and student assistants in the lab.
For more information, click here.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
The University of Tennessee, Department of Plant Sciences is pleased to announce the search for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Organic/Sustainable and Alternative Crop Production (75% research and 25% teaching responsibilities).
For more information, click here.
VARIOUS POSITIONS
Loen Nursery, Inc., Woodburn, OR
Loen Nursery seeks individuals for the following positions.
- Customer Service/Sales
- Purchasing, Inventory
- Licensed pesticide applicator
- Production/Grower/General Manager
- CDL Truck Driver
- Retail customer service/sales
For more information, click here.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES
Loen Nursery, Inc., Woodburn, OR
Wholesale nursery seeks individual for customer service and sales positions. We are hiring for both inside and outside sales reps.
Horticulture experience is REQUIRED.
Northwest plant ID, containerized and field grown ornamentals.
Computer skills and people skills a must.
Website experience and Spanish speaking a plus.
Salary DOE.
For more information, click here.
FIELD DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Company is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and talented individual for the position of Field Development Representative in our Crop Protection Division. Reporting to the Field Development Manager, this position is responsible for the technical development and support of new and existing crop protection products to meet the needs of the Pacific Northwest Territory sales and marketing organizations.
For more information, click here.
DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Project Groundwork, Wenatchee, WA
Project Groundwork is a regionally recognized site planning and design firm located in Wenatchee, WA.
Blending civil engineering and landscape architecture to develop site sensitive, low impact design solutions for our environment and scale of communities is our passion. We are a client‐driven firm that
serves public, non‐profit, and private clients. We value collaboration, are hard working, and are
enthusiastic about what we do. We team with regional and national site design, civil engineering and
architecture firms to expand our project opportunities.
Description and Desired Qualifications
Opportunity to work on exciting planning and design projects for sites, corridors, parks, public spaces,
recreation facilities, as well as urban design, thematic and landscape design, and mitigation and
restoration in Eastern Washington. You should be enthusiastic about working and designing in a semiarid
environment with a small city/small town character and scale. You should be self motivated, and
capable of working with minimal supervision. A candidate who desires licensure and wants to grow
personally and professionally is preferred. This is an entry to mid‐level position.
For more information, click here.
More links
- Arboretum and botanical garden jobs and internships from the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Career Center
- Careers in Horticulture from the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
- HortOpportunities from ASHS
- Jobs in Horticulture, Inc. (HortJobs.com)
- WSU Center for Advising & Career Development
- WSU Human Resource Services - Student and Hourly Employment