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POSITION: Project Coordinator
Full-Time / Benefited / Hourly / Non-Exempt
RECRUITMENT ID: 661
LOCATION: Chico State Organic Vegetable Project
COMPENSATION: $15.00-$18.00 per hour, DOE
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Organic Vegetable Project (OVP) is a year-round, three-acre production unit at the Chico State University Farm. Its mission is to promote education, research, and production that models the best regenerative management practices promoting biological diversity, healthy soil, and nutritious, diverse vegetables. Its first crops were planted in spring, 2008. It sells its production to CSA members, the Wildcat Food Pantry, and other markets. The incumbent will be required to plan and manage all aspects of vegetable production. Will work closely with director to develop a production schedule and manage soil preparation, greenhouse seeding, transplanting, pest management, irrigation, and harvest. Will supervise student staff and community volunteers. Must have good people skills. Assist with research, workshops and work with student projects and Crops Club activities. This position requires a substantial knowledge and experience with vegetable production. It would also be helpful to have knowledge of management standards for certified organic production.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Must have a bachelors degree in agriculture or related field and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications:
Commercial vegetable production experience
Tractor and machine maintenance experience
Planning and record keeping skills for keeping track of crop rotations, timely planting of diverse vegetable crops, and documenting field activities, harvesting, and sales
Must possess a valid California Drivers License and good driving record
Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) will be required upon hire
BENEFITS: Benefits include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; 14 paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (up to 24 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to your 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application and announcement can be located on our website. In order to be considered, applicants must submit the following:
CSU, Chico Research Foundation application
Cover Letter
Current resume
Three professional references
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. Application review begins June 10, 2019. Applications received after June 9, 2019 may not be considered. Applications can be submitted:
BY MAIL:
CSU, Chico Research Foundation
25 Main Street, Suite 206
Chico, CA 95928-5388
BY FAX: (530) 898-3391
BY EMAIL:
Please visit the CSU, Chico Research Foundation website for the email address to submit applications.
http://www.csuchico.edu/rfdn/human-resources/employment-opportunities.shtml
IN PERSON:
CSU, Chico Research Foundation
25 Main Street, 2nd Floor suite 206
Chico, CA
For questions, please contact the Research Foundation Human Resources office:
BY PHONE: (530) 898-6811 or VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.csuchico.edu/rfdn/
The employer is the CSU, Chico Research Foundation, a non-profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.
