Assistant Horticulture Extension Educator

Langston University, United States

Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Langston, OKLAHOMA

Position Details

Req ID:

req17826

Position Title:

Assistant Horticulture Extension Educator

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

002062

Campus:

Langston

Department:

Langston University

Location Address:


United States

Hiring Supervisor:

 

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

0.00 - 40,500.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

M-F (8-5)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

 
TITLE: Assistant Horticulture Extension Technician

EFFECTIVE DATE:  May 20, 2024 or as soon as the position is filled. 

DEPARTMENT:      Plants and Resource Sustainability

REPORTS TO:      Horticulture Farm Manager and Research Scientist

(Oversight by Director of Plants and Resource Sustainability)

 SALARY RANGE:    Competitive (with full university benefits)

 QUALIFICATION:    BS in Agriculture or related fields


PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Langston University in the town of Langston (HERC). Also, at various Oklahoma county locations.
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a 12 month full-time position with the title of Horticulture Technician. The position is to work with the Horticulture Extension program. LU-SL/SAAS Extension programs focus is to develop share actionable research activities, educate stakeholders and provide best food and agricultural practices, and innovations to produce and improve access to healthy food and sustainable cultural practices. The Assistant Horticulture Extension Technician is expected to fully support the respective extension program and other related tasks as assigned by the program supervisors. The technician will also participate in other tasks outside of the Plants and Resource Sustainability program as circumstances require and to assist the LU-SL/SAAS researchers and extension personnel in completing project activities. 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Support Horticulture and Agronomic extension and research activities.

  • Duties may include: Tractor tilling, manual or machine planting and transplanting, fertilizer application, mulching, crop covering, weeding, pruning, irrigation, spraying, harvesting and cleaning crops and other related farm work. 
  • Assist with, extension and research outreach conferences, field days, and events as part of grant activities.
  • Execute organized growing and climate smart activities as directed by project PD, the supervisor and/or experts with a focus of teaching the public on the best production practices and innovations.
  • Operates tools, machinery, and equipment common to farming operations safely and correctly (training will be provided.
  • Inspection of all research plots for existing and potential production problems and reporting to the PD or supervisors.
  • Assist student interns and part-time workers to learn gardening and equipment operation protocols.
  • Implement organized and effective demonstration gardens at partners/collaborators sites in urban and rural Oklahoma.
  • Attend weekly team meetings.
  • Other responsibilities as directed by the PD, Farm Manager and Program Supervisor.

    • Special Instructions to Applicants

    Apply online and upload a resume for full consideration.

    Education & Experience

    Position Qualifications:

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Proficient with MS Office Suite and able to write and compose reports.
    • Able to drive a pickup truck and have a clean driving record.
    • Basic background in gardening, farming, and/or horticulture.
    • Must be able to lift up to 30-40 pounds and be able to work in all weather conditions.


    Needed skills:

    Highly organized and flexible.

    Although this is a 12 month position, must be available during the peak growing season of March-September, with the exception of vacation time.

    Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

    Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.

    Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

    Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software
    Able to operate (or willing to learn to operate) tools, machinery, and equipment common to farming operations.

    Team player and show mutual respect for faculty, staff, students, and producers
    High emotional intelligence.


    Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.