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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">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</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="http://ncherb.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Calibri">http://ncherb.org</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri"> 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 Octob</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">er. Applicant m</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">ust have a high-school degree (or equivalent) and two years relevant experience. Must have experience with Word, Excel, and basic computer photo management.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri"></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri"> 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. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">This is a temporary, six month position and pays</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">$10 to $12 per hour based on experience.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">For more information and how to apply, visit</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com/2013/03/hiring-temporary-research-assistant-for.html"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Calibri">http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com/2013/03/hiring-temporary-research-assistant-for.html</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Jeanine</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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