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NWREC Student Farm Crew

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Oregon State University

Aurora, OR (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/11/2026

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Position Information Job Title NWREC Student Farm Crew Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Aurora 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 $19.50 (Standard); $19.00 (Non-Urban); $20.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill up to eight student technical positions for the OSU-North Willamette Research Center at Oregon State University (OSU). The North Willamette Research and Extension Center is recruiting students who will assist field, landscape and facilities maintenance. All positions are located at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), Oregon State University in Aurora, Oregon. Maximum of 24 hours per week during school year/ 40 hours during school holidays and summer break. 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, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Career & Self-Development Position Duties 100% of duties will consist of mowing, pruning, planting, hoeing or weed pulling, painting and event staging and assist with minor building maintenance/repairs. May be asked to run errands to offsite locations. Employee will also be expected to assist other research programs at NWREC when additional staffing is needed. Research program related duties include berry picking/harvesting crops, weeding, hoeing, digging and mowing. 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 Perform assigned tasks without close supervision. Capable of working outside and standing/walking for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 25 lbs. Students who are under 18 years old are required to have passed a tractor safety certification class prior to operating a tractor. Attention to detail. Maintain a positive and collegiate attitude. Student employees (but not all employees) may be selected to drive to offsite locations, as needed, at the request of the farm manager. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Experience with tractors (students over 18) Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work typically begins at 7:00 am most days, with 6:00 am start on our busiest harvest days, and will generally be done by 3:30. Occasionally we ask that students stay longer to finish a task, but work will not exceed 40 hours per week during the summer and 20 hours per week while school is in session. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Positions are open from May/June through Aug/Sept depending on school schedules, availability, and harvest schedule. Limited positions may also be available during school breaks throughout the year. Posting Detail Information Posting Number
P13124SE
Number of Vacancies 8 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/01/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/30/2026 Posting Date 04/28/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 09/30/2026 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: A Resume A Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Marc Anderson at marc.andersonoregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; tfore, the incumbent must successfullyplete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public prior to hire.
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