Farm Coordinator 1- Ashtabula Research Station

The Ohio State University • Ashtabula, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with data sample collection for agricultural research and assists with tasks to complete farm operations; assists with layout of research plots, planting, and other tasks to establish field experiments; assists with data collection; harvests crops; sorts, counts, and weighs crop samples and takes other measurements; assists with preparing soils, planting, and pruning; operates fruit processing and lab equipment; summarizes data; operates tractors and farm machinery; weeds plots; sets up irrigation equipment; mows grass; assists with field days and tours; assists with maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment; assists with other duties as assigned; works intermittent or flexible work schedule according to crop, soil, and weather conditions. Work hours are up to 36 hours a week. Appointment Length: April 1 - October 31 2026.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• performs vineyard maintenance operations such as soil preparation, pruning, crop and shoot adjustment
• applies training systems, installs and repairs grape trellis
• operates tractors and farm machinery
• weeds plots
• sets up irrigation equipment
• maintains grounds, facilities and equipment
• performs quality analysis on fruit samples in lab setting
• operates canopy and soil sensors
• operates spectrophotometer in lab setting
• assists with research plot layout, planting and other tasks to establish field experiments
• harvests crops
• sorts, counts and weighs crop samples and takes other measurements
• takes soil and plant samples

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED