Seasonal Agricultural Research & Seasonal Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Scout
About The Position
In this role, the Seasonal Agricultural Research & Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Scout supports the Washington Ocean Spray Agricultural Sciences Team by working independently and collaborating on a variety of research and pest management projects. Conduct weekly visits and inspections of grower-owned properties for the purpose of monitoring insect, disease and weed pest populations throughout the growing season. This is a part-time, seasonal position with a work schedule of generally Monday - Wednesday 8 AM - 5 PM. The exact hours are subject to weather, due to some field work being weather dependent. The approximate assignment timeline for this role is April 1, 2026 - September 15, 2026.
Requirements
- Work in all seasonal weather conditions
- Pass a background check and driver's record check
Nice To Haves
- Efficiently learn and operate IPM software
- Communicate effectively with growers and IPM supervisors
- Construct maps and summary reports
Responsibilities
- Monitor cranberry beds for insects, disease and weeds
- Conduct routine insect sweep net samples and counts
- Visually inspect commercial cranberry beds
- Change pheromone traps/baits weekly
- Calculate percent in-bloom and out-of-bloom
- Collect insects and weeds for grower reference and identification
- Document accurate and precise field notes
- Work in all seasonal weather conditions
- Pass a background check and driver's record check
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
