[MPWG] Position open in Western NC with Jeanine Davis at NCSU-medicinal herbs, organics, hops, broccoli, etc.

[Jeanine Davis]

We are looking to hire an individual to join our team for this growing
season. Here are the details: 

This position is located at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and
Extension Center in Mills River, NC. That is about 20 miles south of
Asheville and 250 miles west of Raleigh. The position will report to Dr.
Jeanine Davis; see http://ncherb.org <http://ncherb.org/>  for more
information on her program. This position will supply general field and
office support to a number of projects. Most of the time will be spent in
the field working with medicinal herbs, broccoli, hops, peppers, and
tomatoes. Tasks will include weeding, pruning, training, harvesting, and
grading. Both organic and conventional crops will be included. This position
is a temporary growing season position that will run from approximately
April through October.

Work Schedule - Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Minimum Experience/Education - Must have a high-school degree (or
equivalent) and two years relevant experience. Must have experience with
Word, Excel, and basic computer photo management.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Some experience
working on a commercial farm, assisting with field research, and knowledge
of medicinal and native plants would be very useful. The ability and desire
to work hard outdoors for long periods of time in all kinds of weather is
needed. Individual must be detail oriented for reliable data collection.
Individual should be comfortable talking with people at field days and
grower meetings. Good photography skills are a plus. Individual will be
expected to drive a full-size state pickup truck with manual transmission.
Some use of a personal vehicle will be expected, with reimbursement for
mileage. Office duties will include electronic filing of photographs,
entering data into Excel spreadsheets, preparing materials for displays and
meetings, ordering supplies, and interacting with cooperators via phone and
email. Must have a good driving record. Must be a self-starter, be able to
make independent decisions, work as part of a team, and be very efficient.

To apply for this position, go to https://jobs.ncsu.edu/ and apply for
position number 11AS062.
AA/EEO. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual
orientation. Effective April 1, 2007 final candidates for employment will be
subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies will
also require credit or motor vehicle checks. 


Jeanine M. Davis, Ph.D. 
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist 
Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State University 
Email: Jeanine_Davis at ncsu.edu  <Jeanine_Davis at ncsu.edu%20> 
Websites:  http://ncherb.org <http://ncherb.org/>
http://ncspecialtycrops.org <http://ncspecialtycrops.org/>
http://ncorganic.org <http://ncorganic.org/>  
Blog:  http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com
<http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com/> 
Twitter: http://twitter.com/JeanineNCSU 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Jeanine-Davis/1442912228
<http://www.facebook.com/people/Jeanine-Davis/1442912228>  
Address: Mtn. Hort. Crops Research & Extension Center 
455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759 
Phone:  828-684-3562   FAX:  828-684-8715 


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