Pollination Field Associate (Oregon)

Beeflow • Hillsboro, OR

1d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Pollination Field Associates will support our research trials and projects for the upcoming Blueberry season. Additionally, monitors will be responsible for assisting with data uploading, and project logistics. This position reports to the Operations Manager. This is a seasonal position starting at the end of March/first week of April. The duration of this position is 6-8 weeks.

Requirements

• BS in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent preferred
• Field research experience
• Interest in pollination and/or agriculture
• A valid driver’s license and confidence in driving for long periods of time
• Based in the Eugene, Corvallis, Salem, Newberg/Wilsonville, or Hillsboro area (Oregon).
• Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly.
• Familiarity with Google Suite
• Comfortable working independently in the field with support from remote manager
• Must be detailed oriented

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing our pollination services to growers
• Participate in ongoing research and development trials if needed
• Participate in data collection by accurately recording key points and daily upkeep of data sheets and field notes
• Work efficiently and in a timely manner to complete daily activities in multiple different fields
• With the aim of meeting target data collection quantity for the season
• Assist in crop tagging - tag branches in different crops in a systematic way
• Provide feedback at the end of projects to determine avenues for improvement

Benefits

• Opportunity to join an innovative and growing Ag Tech Start up whose mission is to contribute to the creation of a food system in harmony with nature.
• Work alongside a team of talented and passionate professionals, having the opportunity to make your first steps in the industry and learning about beekeeping and bee biology.
• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees