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Summer Agronomy, Horticulture & Outreach Internship

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 512187
Division/Organization: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Agricultural Research Stations
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: SPOONER AG RESEARCH STATION
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00/hr
Job Categories: Teamwork/Collaboration, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Department Overview:

 Established in 1909, the Spooner Agricultural Research Station is a 388-acre facility in Washburn County operated by the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). Serving as a hub for agricultural and horticultural producers as well as home gardeners across northwest Wisconsin, the station specializes in agronomy and horticulture crop production research across 220+ tillable acres of sandy loam soils. The station is also home to the Teaching & Display Garden—one of the few All-America Selections (AAS) display gardens in Wisconsin.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 2027

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 August 2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 15 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

 Up to 40 hours/week

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 Coursework and/or related training and hands-on experience in agronomy, horticulture, biology, plant science, plant pathology, entomology, soil science, agricultural education, or a closely related field.

Self-motivated and willingness to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Ability to work outdoors in varying summer weather conditions and perform physical tasks associated with field and garden work.

Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain UW Risk Management Drivers coverage.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

All necessary skills and knowledge will be taught on the job

A positive attitude and commitment to learning about applied agricultural research, horticultural management, and community extension outreach.

Willingness to work hard and contribute positively to the work team.

Skills in communicating with fellow co-workers, the management team, faculty, and visitors in a professional manner.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Assist research staff and station management in laying out, planting, and maintaining agronomy and horticulture field trials and the All-America Selections Teaching & Display Garden.

Perform routine crop and garden management tasks, including weeding, pruning, irrigation setup, and fertilizer applications.

Work alongside the Demonstration Garden Manager and station staff to prepare for and host public outreach events, including hands-on workshops, summer youth educational programs, field days, garden talks, and the annual Twilight Garden Tour.

Engage with local growers, Master Gardeners, students, and community visitors during station tours and events.

Other responsibilities will include maintenance of the Research Station property, operating small tillage and mowing equipment or other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Ability to work outdoors in varying summer weather conditions and perform physical tasks associated with field and garden work.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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