Summer Field Assistant Positions Available Edger Lab

Hiring Organization: Michigan State University
Employment type: Part-Time
Job Location: East Lansing, MI
Application Due Date: April 30, 2024

Summer Field Assistant Opportunity Available

The Edger Lab in the Department of Horticulture seeks to hire 2-3 field assistants to help

with blueberry field work and plant care this summer. Daily activities will focus on field

work, including but not limited to weeding, watering, and transplanting. Scheduling can

be agreed upon in consultation with the persons hired but need to work as a team.

Duration: Early April to late August 2024.

Salary: $17/hr for the first month with the potential to increase.

Location: South campus horticulture farms.

Required Qualifications:

● Ability to work outside on uneven terrain for multiple hours at a time

● Ability to lift 40 lbs daily

● Ability to sustain physical activity in summer heat

● Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

● Ability to work as an effective team member

● Attention to details and protocols

● No previous experience required

● 20-35 hrs per week

To apply: Send a current resume with a few details describing why

you’re interested in the position. Include the names and email

addresses of up to two references. Email applications with the subject

line “Summer Employment” to Maria Magallanes-Lundback at

magalla1@msu.edu or Minzhe Zhang at zhan2218@msu.edu.

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