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Primary Purpose of Position
The Temporary Extension Technical Assistant will serve as a temporary, 11-month technician with the primary responsibility of serving the needs of the Small Farm Unit in Goldsboro, NC, in the development and delivery of research and educational programs supporting the mission of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The Technical Assistant supports the core mission of CEFS and Cooperative Extension which focus on one or more of the following interdisciplinary initiatives: vegetable production and management; agribusiness, farm financial analysis, and marketing; general horticulture, and food systems.
The Technical Assistant is expected to work collaboratively with the project Principal Investigator, Small Farm Unit Manager, as well as other partners. Close collaboration with Horticulture and Natural Resources Extension Programs is required. The Technical Assistant is expected to provide support for year-round vegetable production and management, field maintenance, and other farming related tasks as required.
Minimum Requirements
- 1-3 years of commercial farming experience including field operations, greenhouse operations, and high tunnel operations
- Sufficient horticulture knowledge, background, and education
- Able to lift 50-70 pounds
- Able to complete maintenance and light construction works
- Able to operate farming equipment (tractor and attachments, zero-turn mower, gator, weed eater, tiller, flame weeder, etc.)
- Able and willing to work in the open field under weather variations
- Able and willing to work over weekends when needed
- Able to use Microsoft EXCEL, WORD, PowerPoint, and other computer software to complete data entry and data analysis.
Appointment Type
Temporary – Full-time