NHAES Vineyard Manager & Horticultural Research Assistant

• Performing all tasks related to the establishment, management, and decommissioning of vines in the program’s kiwiberry vineyards at the NHAES Woodman Horticultural Farm;
• Performing all tasks related to the harvest, post-harvest handling, distribution, and disposal of the kiwiberries produced at the NHAES Woodman Horticultural Farm;
• Performing all tasks related to the establishment, management, and decommissioning of vines in the NHAES McFarlane Greenhouse Facilities, including propagation by seeds and rooted cuttings;
• Carrying out timely applications of irrigation, fertilization, light, and pruning/trellising regimes in both the field and the greenhouse, as well as the design and maintenance of all associated systems;
• Operating of a wide variety of agricultural equipment to prepare fields, apply experimental treatments, and harvest crops;
• Maintaining all non-laboratory equipment and program infrastructure required for the proper operation of the UNH Kiwiberry Breeding and Development Program;
• Assisting the PI and associated students and staff with research, including the implementation of experimental treatments, accurate data collection, and vine selection/culling;
• Assisting the PI in communicating the work of the program to visitors and regional stakeholders;
• Directing student, hourly, and volunteer support labor related to the program’s field and greenhouse operations;
• Communicating clearly with the PI to develop and confirm weekly workplans.

• Assisting the PIs and associated students and staff with research, including the implementation of experimental treatments, maintenance of experimental materials, and accurate data collection.
• Communicating clearly with the PIs to develop and confirm timely workplans.
• Performing in a professional and timely manner all research-related tasks (field, greenhouse, and/or lab) set forth in the agreed upon workplans.

• Must be highly organized and able to effectively prioritize multiple competing time-sensitive tasks
• Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including students, scientists, NHAES staff, and the broader public.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis, work long hours on feet, work outside in all seasons, work for long periods alone, and operate farm machinery.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures and research protocols, including the accurate collection and digitization of data.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be competent in the use of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.

• Photography, for data collection
• Flexibility and a good sense of humor

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.