[MPWG] Temporary research assistant position open in alternative crops and organics program in WNC

[Jeanine Davis]

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 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, stevia, broccoli, hops, truffles, and tomatoes. Tasks will
include weeding, pruning, training, harvesting, grading, data collection,
and general assistance with all aspects of the program. Both organic and
conventional crops will be included.  This position is a temporary growing
season position that will run from approximately April through October.
Applicant must have a high-school degree (or equivalent) and two years
relevant experience. Must have experience with Word, Excel, and basic
computer photo management.  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.   This is a
temporary, six month position and pays $10 to $12 per hour based on
experience.

For more information and how to apply, visit
http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com/2013/03/hiring-temporary-r
esearch-assistant-for.html

Jeanine

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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