Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a student worker for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. The Nevada Agriculture Experiment Station is seeking a ranch/farm hand at our Main Station Field Lab. The student must be a motivated self-starter with initiative, have the ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment. The student will be expected to go full-time during school breaks.

Responsibilities:

• Animal Husbandry
• Veterinary care
• Pasture rotations
• Assisting with research projects

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must be students of the University of Nevada, Reno and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must demonstrate leadership and strong work ethic. Candidates must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with experience in the agricultural sector are encouraged to apply.

Schedule: 20 hours/weekly

Compensation Grade: Student Employee, Level 1 $14.00/per hour

Department Information: The Experiment Station is the research unit of the University's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources. It maintains a network of field stations throughout the state, providing researchers different environments where they can experiment on a larger scale while supporting the needs of the nearby communities.