Urban Farm Technician

University of Idaho Job • Boise, ID

19h

About The Position

The Urban Farm Technician will work with supervisors on implementation and management of an urban farm site serving veteran audiences in Boise, Idaho in collaboration with other land use partners. The Technician will coordinate and perform the installation of University of Idaho Extension teaching and demonstration areas, will maintain these areas and assist in supporting program participants and volunteers engaged in learning opportunities on site.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Horticulture, Agriculture Technology, Plant Science or closely related field.
• Experience planting, managing and harvesting horticultural crops in greenhouse and/or field environments.
• Experience with horticultural tools and equipment, including, but not limited to tillers, mowers, irrigation technology, greenhouses, high tunnels, seeders, weeders and sprayers.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience in research or commercial horticultural crop production, including orchards, market gardens, or nurseries.
• Experience working with military veterans.
• Experience supervising students, employees or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• coordinate and perform the installation of University of Idaho Extension teaching and demonstration areas
• maintain these areas
• assist in supporting program participants and volunteers engaged in learning opportunities on site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree