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Rutgers The State University Seasonal Agricultural Workers-Fruit IPM Program in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title | Seasonal Agricultural Workers-Fruit IPM Program |
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Posting Number | 24TM0044 |
Department | SEBS - RCE-Pest Management |
Overview | The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state. |
Posting Summary | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking Seasonal Agricultural Workers for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Fruit IPM program within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Under the guidance and direction of the Sr. Program Coordinator of the Fruit IPM program at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center off-Campus farm, these positions perform assistance to the IPM program with field and laboratory work.The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Fruit IPM program is an educational/service program for commercial agriculture in New Jersey. Driven by environmental monitoring and field scouting, and relying on up-to date research, the program strives to help growers produce high quality fruit while minimizing inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers, and maximizing honey bee and pollinator health. The program seeks to optimize the use of reduced risk strategies, computerized phenology models of insects and diseases, mating disruption and other biological intensive management practices, and GIS technologies. The program works cooperatively with researchers, demonstrates new technologies and measures the impact of reduced risk IPM practices. The work is used to manage over $180 million of crop value, reduce the environmental impact of traditional agricultural systems, and minimize non-point source pollution.Among the duties of this position are the following:
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Position Status | Full Time |
Hours Per Week | 40 or less |
Daily Work Shift | Day |
Work Arrangement | This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
FLSA | Nonexempt |
Position Salary | $15.13-$22.00/hour |
Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
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Posting Open Date | 02/19/2024 |
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Posting Close Date | 08/19/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |
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Regional Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
Home Location Campus | Cook (RU-New Brunswick) |
City | New Brunswick |
State | NJ |
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