Agricultural Program Assistant Riverhead, NY

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency and six months of volunteer or work experience
• Ability to work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather, performing various farm and field activities
• Ability to understand and implement written and oral instruction
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Able to complete any given task in an efficient and timely manner
• Attention to detail and good observational skills
• Able to lift 20-50 lbs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to meet the travel requirements associated with the position; Valid NYS drivers license, three years of driving experience, and pass a motor vehicle screening.
• Able to meet acceptable background check standards
• Able to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Maintenance of research trials on and off-site
• Performs duties including but not limited to planting, weeding, harvesting, and lifting of produce
• Leaf tissue and soil sampling
• Affix with data collection and entry
• Affix with integrated pest management in orchards
• Affix with on farm fertilizer trials
• Scout for pests and report pest occurrences and severity daily to Supervisor
• Maintain program files and records

Position Details

• Salary: $19-20 per hour
• Schedule: NONEXEMPT TEMP: May 2026 October 2026 (24hrs/wk)
• No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

How to Apply

• Review of applications will begin immediately.
• The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
• Applicants need to:
• Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.