Student Worker - Farm Hand, Main Station Field Lab
About the role
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a student worker for The College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. The Nevada Agriculture Experiment Station is seeking a ranch/farm hand at our Main Station Field Lab. The student must be a motivated self-starter with initiative, have the ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment. Student will be expected to go full-time during school breaks.
Responsibilities
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary care
- Pasture rotations
- Assisting with research projects
- Weed control
- Fence building
- General ranch maintenance
Required Qualifications
- Must be a student of the University of Nevada, Reno and maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and strong work ethic
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the agricultural sector
Schedule
20 hours per week
Pay
Grade Student Employee, Level 1 — $14.00 per hour
Department Information
The Experiment Station is the research unit of the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources. It maintains a network of field stations throughout the state, providing researchers different environments where they can experiment on a larger scale while supporting the needs of the nearby communities.
Required Attachments
- Resume (required) — detailed description of major duties performed in each job
- Cover Letter (required)
- Contact Information for one professional reference (optional)