Employment

Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

About the Job
This temp/casual position is located at North Central Research & Outreach Center (NCROC) in Grand Rapids, MN. Position may have the opportunity to work across all program areas within the center. Training on specific machinery may also be available.
Possible areas of responsibilities
Measure and record plant growth, assist researchers with collecting plant, soil, and water samples., general field work and plot maintenance, evaluation of plots, plot layout, planting, and fruit harvests, tabulating data and sample preparation for lab analysis, lawn mowing, landscaping, trimming, pruning.
Building improvements (painting), light maintenance, and janitorial duties, assisting with events.
For more information, and to apply use this link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360781 Job code: 360781
If you are a current employee of our organization please use the following link:

Research Plot Technician

Research Plot Technician will assist the Plant Sciences team with implementing field trials, maintaining plot or rotational plot areas, collecting data, processing samples, and organizing seasonal work tasks.

Small plot research consists of duplicating the practices of crop production but at a much smaller scale and at the same time incorporating and evaluating a new practice or product. Conventional production methods are used but some research utilizes organic practices. A research plot technician is a person that is detailed orientated, motivated, takes pride in their work, and strives to see results. This person works hands-on with both agronomic and horticulture crops, operates, and maintains specialized equipment and works with research support staff to plant, maintain, collect data, and harvest all varieties of crops.

For more information and to apply: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job use Job ID 359813.

Bell Museum Grand Rapids Education Associate

The Education Associate creates a safe, engaging, age-appropriate, and positive learning environment for campers while working with other summer camp and Research and Outreach Center (ROC) staff. This position is responsible for providing first aid, knowledge of emergency procedures, and general safety for campers. Additionally, this position will be assisting with co-facilitating educational experiences centered on environmental science, natural history, and agriculture for children entering 2nd - 6th grade. Bell statewide camps are a collaborative effort between the Bell Museum and select ROC.

For more information and to apply: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job use Job ID 359813

Lead Educator & Coordinator

The Lead Educator and Coordinator is responsible for creating and facilitating educational experiences centered on environmental science, natural history, and agriculture for children entering 2nd - 6th grade during the Bell Museum’s statewide summer camps. This position creates a safe, engaging, age-appropriate and positive learning environment for campers while working with and being a camp team leader for summer camp and ROC staff. Statewide camps are a collaborative effort between the Bell Museum and select University of Minnesota Research and Outreach Centers.

For more information and to apply: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job use Job ID 359665

Bell Museum Grand Rapids Camp Coordinator

The Camp Coordinator works with summer camp and ROC staff to create a safe, engaging, age-appropriate, and positive learning environment for campers. This position is responsible for supporting communication with campers and guardians, maintaining attendance and daily camp rosters, and assisting with camp during the Bell Museum’s statewide summer camps. This position will occasionally assist the Lead Educator & Coordinator with facilitating educational experiences centered on environmental science, natural history, and agriculture for children entering 2nd - 6th grade. Bell Museum statewide camps is a collaborative effort between the Bell Museum and select University of Minnesota Research and Outreach Centers.

For more information and to apply: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job use Job ID 359695

Summer Employment Opportunities

 To apply, click on the general application link below.

For general inquiries

You can submit a general application (PDF) electronically to: [email protected] or return the application in person or by mail to Stephanie Mattson, NCROC 1861 East US Hwy 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.

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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and educator.