Seasonal Program Assistant - Riverhead, NY

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Entomology Program is seeking a Seasonal Program Assistant to provide full-time support for agriculture-related research trials and assist in day-to-day operations at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (LIHREC) located in Riverhead, NY. The Seasonal Program Assistant will be expected to work 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (40 hours per week). The position will start in May 2026 and end in September 2026 with the option of continuing part-time work in the fall if available.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent GED, plus 6 months volunteer or work experience. Ability to work outdoors and perform various field activities. Ability to work with and touch live insects (i.e., aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, and other common garden pests). Ability to understand and implement written and oral communication. Ability to lift 20-30 lbs. unassisted. Is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (ex. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent software. Is comfortable working in an agricultural setting in proximity to various farming operations, tools, and equipment. Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. Valid NYS driver's license and personal vehicle for on-the-job transportation, 3 years driving experience, and pass a motor vehicle screening. Mileage reimbursed at Federal rate. Ability to meet acceptable background check standards. Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience volunteering or working in agriculture, horticulture, or the life sciences. Interest in entomology, agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, or any other related life science.

POSITION DETAILS

Salary:

$19 per hour

Schedule:

NONEXEMPT - TEMP

May 26, 2026 - September 4, 2026 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. In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants:

(including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants :

Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance. The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.

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Ashley Downs Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. Notice to

Applicants:

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