Hourly Pooled - SAREC Crop and Livestock Academic Intern RE Center SAREC
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Job Description
The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position the Universitys Mission Vision and Values and encourage you to submit an application today!
JOB TITLE:
SAREC Crop and Livestock Academic Intern
JOB PURPOSE:
This full time 5 month position will learn about and assist SAREC team members with all aspects of research and production agriculture and dissemination of research results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist with research plot management to include planting plot maintenance data collection harvest and weeding.
2. Assist with small acre projects including geodesic dome greenhouse orchard maintenance including installation and management of drip irrigation system pest and disease scouting.
3. Assist with production livestock projects including feeding processing and weighing vet care calving record keeping and ration preparation.
4. Assist with typical production ag activities including haying and irrigation equipment repair and maintenance livestock pen and equipment maintenance spring field prep work and summer and fall harvest.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist with general facility maintenance including: cleaning mowing weeding and preparations for annual field day.
COMPETENCIES:
- Willingness to learn about agriculture
- Attention to detail.
- Willingness to collaborate with coworkers UW faculty graduate students and Industry researchers.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work within safety regulations.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to SAREC faculty staff and customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work at SAREC 3 miles west of Lingle WY.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
- Possess a desire to learn the basic aspects of production andresearch agriculture.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions. A majority of the workday will be spent outside.
- BQA certification or ability to obtain.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience with typical cropping and livestock production practices.
- Ability to operate both farm equipment as well as landscaping equipment and tools.
- Competent with Microsoft Office products
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for at least one workrelated reference.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 41. The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race gender religion color national origin disability age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information creed ancestry political belief pregnancy or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please callor email
ABOUT LINGLE/TORRINGTON:
SAREC has a furnished apartment in Torrington WY which is available for the successful candidate if needed.
The small town of Lingle was built from the Railroad and Agriculture industries. With less than 500 people Lingle has a strong sense of community. Located in Goshen County Lingle is only 10 miles from Torrington. For more information on Lingle visit https://townoflingle/
Torrington is a much larger town with over 6500 people. It is also the county seat of Goshen County. Heavily rooted in Agriculture rich history surrounds this town on all sides. The Oregon Morman and Texas Cattle trails all converged on the North Platte River in Torrington. Several museums in the area give a glimpse of life in the late 1800s. For more information on Torrington visit https://torringtonwy/
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
