Program Associate - Irrigation Contest

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Stuttgart, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Irrigation water management
Field activities
Irrigation equipment repair
** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for its Irrigation Contest, focused on implementing irrigation management practices. The role requires a background in agricultural sciences, hands-on fieldwork, and strong communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • The primary responsibility of this individual will be to implement the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Arkansas Irrigation Yield contest, Irrigation school programs, and county irrigation demonstration programs.
  • Duties include some laboratory but mostly field activities in irrigation water management, including repairing and installing irrigation equipment, planting and harvesting crops, and spraying crops.
  • The individual will be assisting with the implementation of new and innovative irrigation water management practices on cooperator farms, including multiple inlet rice irrigation, computerized hole selection, surge irrigation, soil moisture monitoring, tail water recovery, and ET based scheduling.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for its Irrigation Contest, focused on implementing irrigation management practices. The role requires a background in agricultural sciences, hands-on fieldwork, and strong communication skills. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Irrigation water management
  • Field activities
  • Irrigation equipment repair
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Operate ATV
  • Driving long distances

Nice-to-have

  • Develop personal relationships with clientele
  • Assist in learning IWM practices
  • Assist with extension programs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus three years of experience OR Master's degree
  • Experience with farming, irrigation, engines, pumps, farm machinery, and electronics is desirable
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data management, and email
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations
  • Ability to exercise initiative and make sound judgments
  • Ability to relate to and respond to client needs
  • Motor Vehicle Reports Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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