Position Details
Position Information
Job Title NWREC Berry Crop Student Assistant
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 21.50 Standard 19.50 Non-Urban 22.00 Portland Metro
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill seven 7 part-time a maximum of 24 hours per week Student Assistant for the North Willamette Research and Extension Center NWREC at Oregon State University OSU. The Northwest Berry program at Oregon State University provides statewide research on production and management of berry crops including blueberry blackberry red and black raspberry strawberry and other small fruits. The overall goal of the research is to provide science-based support tools to foster productivityquality and resiliency of small fruits systems. The Berry Crops Research Program is recruiting up to 7 students who will assist in the harvest and maintenance of various berry crop fields. All positions are located at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center NWREC Aurora OR.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies 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 Critical Thinking Teamwork Professionalism and Technology.
Position Duties
100 of duties will consist of picking berries assisting with machine harvest fertilizing plants mowing pruning planting hoeing or weed pulling and recording data. Students are an integral part of the team and will have the opportunity to learn about research in berry production and plant sciences.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here httpshr.oregonstate.edustudent-employment-manual500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Must be academically enrolled in a high school community 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
Must be a current student at an accredited university or college studying for at least 6 academic credits with good academic standing minimum 2.0 GPA or full-time high school student.
Perform assigned tasks without close supervision
Capable of working outside and standingwalking 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 respectful attitude
Willingness to learn new technology skills
Preferred Special Qualifications
Experience with tractors for students over 18
Desire to learn about plantcrop production
Working Conditions
Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12896SE
Number of Vacancies 7
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05012026
Anticipated Appointment End Date 10012026
Posting Date 03112026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 10312026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive Student - open to ALL qualifiedeligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents A Resume A Cover Letter For additional information please contact Amanda Davis at amanda.davisoregonstate.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 therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check possess and maintain a current valid drivers 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 website prior to hire.Note All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents