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Johnny's Selected Seeds

Pollination Crew

Albion, ME · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Pollination Crew Member Onsite Albion, ME Position Summary The pollination crew members work with the Squash & Pumpkin Breeding Team to accomplish peak field season tasks for our 6-acre winter squash ...

ServiTech, Inc.

POLLINATION INSPECTOR

Ames, IA

$20/hr

ServiTech is hiring Seasonal Pollination Inspectors! These temporary positions begin around (or shortly after) July 4th, will last 4-6 weeks in duration, and offer $20.00 per hour (with overtime ...

Syngenta

TE Regulated Operations Lead

Salinas, PR

Manage pollination and controlled crossing operations, ensuring accurate sample collection, data recording, and traceability throughout the process. * Oversee harvest operations including drying ...

Cynet Systems

Field Research Assistant

Waimea, HI

Tasks will include pollination of corn plants and harvest of corn ears according to established research protocols. * The type of task will be dependent on the stage of the crop and will be seasonal ...

Syngenta Seeds

PR

Manage pollination and controlled crossing operations, ensuring accurate sample collection, data recording, and traceability throughout the process. * Oversee harvest operations including drying ...

Issue One

Strategic Communications Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Lead Cross-Pollination Plans: build and maintain systems to ensure Issue One content - reports, council activity, media hits - gets amplified across all owned platforms and channels for maximum ...

Southall

Pollination Team Member

Franklin, TN · On-site

As you arrive amid the lush and rolling hills of historic Franklin, Tennessee, you find yourself breathing more deeply, feeling more at ease. Its as though youve been transported to a simpler time ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Field Research Assistant

Waimea, HI · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Tasks will include pollination of corn plants and harvest of corn ears according to established research protocols. * The type of task will be dependent on the stage of the crop and will be seasonal ...

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Wyffels Hybrids

Summer Pollinator - Seasonal

Geneseo, IL · On-site

$15/hr

Wyffels Hybrids is hiring motivated individuals to assist with hand pollination in our research test plots at our Geneseo, IL location. Work begins early July and lasts up to 4 weeks approximately ...

Driscoll's, Inc.

Lead Entomology Scientist

Oxnard, CA · On-site +1

$116.55K - $151.52K/yr

Lead research programs in pest management and pollination systems to improve berry crop health, productivity, and sustainability. Design and execute rigorous field and laboratory experiments ...

Driscoll's, Inc.

Lead Entomology Scientist

Watsonville, CA · On-site +1

$116.55K - $151.52K/yr

Lead research programs in pest management and pollination systems to improve berry crop health, productivity, and sustainability. Design and execute rigorous field and laboratory experiments ...

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Pollination Crew

Pollination Crew

Johnny's Selected Seeds

Albion, ME • On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

*GREAT SEASONAL OPPORTUNITY, JUNE 22 – AUGUST 14*

*AGE – 16 AND UP*

Pollination Crew Member

Onsite Albion, ME

Position Summary

The pollination crew members work with the Squash & Pumpkin Breeding Team to accomplish peak field season tasks for our 6-acre winter squash, summer squash, and pumpkin breeding nursery. These tasks include hand pollinating, weeding, mulching, and performing other crop care as needed.

This position is full-time and seasonal/temporary. This position is based on the Albion research farm and is part of the Breeding Department. The regular workday begins at 7:00 am and can last up to 8+ hours, depending on weather and given workload. Work weeks can vary but typically average 40 hours/5 days per week. This position starts June 22 and ends August 14. The Pollination Crew works over the weekend, however, there is some potential for a flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

· Hand pollinating pumpkin and squash plants. This is a highly detailed task that requires focus and dexterity, but training will be provided. No prior experience is required.

· Vine training squash and pumpkin plants.

· Crop care, including weeding and mulching with straw or hay

· Other work assigned by Plant Breeding Technicians.

Education

· All levels of education are welcome to apply.

Qualifications & Skills

· Agricultural or gardening experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

· Positive attitude.

· Works well with others as well as independently.

· Punctual and dependable.

· Detail-oriented and observant.

· Ability to pair speed with accuracy.

· Legible handwriting is a must.

· Available to work weekend days.

· Reliable transportation to drive to nearby fields (mileage is reimbursed).

Physical Requirements

· Ability to write accurately and legibly.

· Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds.

· Ability to walk on uneven ground and repeatedly bend and crouch.

· Capable of physically working outdoors, in occasional rain and heat.

· Ability to work around honeybees and with straw mulch.

· Excellent manual dexterity.

Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.