Native Seed Production Field Assistant

Position Information Job Title Native Seed Production Field Assistant Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Bend Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th

• 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary The Oregon State University Human and Ecosystem Resiliency and Sustainability (HERS) Lab is a research institution that delivers expertise in ecological assessment and monitoring, restoration, and native plant materials to support evidence-based conservation for the 21st century. The HERS Lab hosts the Upper Columbia Basin Inventory and Monitoring Network of the National Park Service (UCBN), East Cascades Native Plant Hub (ECNPH), Wildlife Connectivity Hub, and the Northwestern Bat Hub on the OSU Cascades campus in Bend, OR. The Lab is hiring Student Technical Assistants (STA) to assist with ECNPH management of native seed production fields in various locations in OR. STAs are needed for 2-3 days per week during the school term to assist with irrigation, weeding, and plant performance assessment at production fields in Terrebonne, OR, with options to include several grass fields in the John Day Fossil Beds if the STAs schedule and interests allow. The STAs will also support Hub seed collection, propagation and restoration plantings wver possible, including opportunities to support other HERS Lab projects as availability, funding, and interests allow. This position is critical for collaborative implementation of the National Seed Strategy in support of federal land restoration and post-fire revegetation needs. The position is currently scheduled to end in June, but transition to summer employment at either full or part-time capacity is likely. Field work for this position is diverse and dynamic, well-balanced with hard work and time off, and offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in several facets of native plant work: seed collection, plant propagation, planting, and field management in collaboration with a variety of land management agencies. The technicians hired for this position will primarily manage native seed production fields at the Dry Fly Land Management properties in Terrebonne, OR., as well as other fields in and adjacent to the John Day Fossil Beds, OR. The position may require some overnight travel and camping to service fields in the John Day Basin. The technician will also assist ECNPH with greenhouse propagation of native plants. If extended, duties may include seed collection and planting throughout Central Oregon or on federal lands in the PNW. This position will be based in Bend, OR, w t is excellent access to hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, and kayaking/rafting opportunities. Anticipated hourly rate is $20.00 per hour Transferable Skill Development OSU ismitted to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. Thepetencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Career & Self-Development Position Duties 60%

Native Seed Production Field Management:

• Manage grass production irrigation systems, including set up, regular service, use, and end-of-season storage
• Invasive plant management via mechanical means (mowing, hoeing, etc)
• Monitoring of plant health, survival, seed production, and water use
• Transfer field production data to the Plant Propagation Coordinator for analysis and data management Seed harvesting and transport to processing/storage location
• 40% Native Plant Materials Projects (ECNPH):
• Seed collection and seed cleaning.
• Greenhouse maintenance including plant propagation, watering, and pest management.
• Field activities including planting for seed increase and restoration projects.

Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found : hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school,munity college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term

• Graduate student officially admitted to

Graduate School:

5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to

Graduate School:

9 credit hours per term

• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications Preferred (Special) Qualifications Experience withmercial irrigation systems Experience with landscaping and/or weed management, including gas-powered machinery and hand tools Experience with using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and navigation, including Survey123 and Field Maps. Ability to work independently in remote settings with rough terrain Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work schedule will vary depending on the project. The technician will be working outdoors in at seed production fields and assisting with both front country and backcountry fieldwork. The position will require heavy lifting (up to 50lbs), extended periods of standing, willingness and ability to hike long distances off-trail on very rugged terrain, occasional travel in a vehicle, and occasional camping. Willingness and ability to camp and work in variable weather conditions, while always prioritizing safety is required. Posting Detail Information Posting Number

P12748SE

Number of Vacancies 4 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/15/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/15/2026 Posting Date 01/19/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/01/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student

• open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants When ing you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A Resume/Vita For additional information please contact: Matt Shinderman at matt.

shindermanosucascades.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public prior to hire.

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All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.