Program Associate - Irrigation Contest

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Stuttgart, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Irrigation water management
Field activities
Data collection and analysis
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for their Irrigation Contest, focusing on the implementation of irrigation management programs. The ideal candidate will have a background in agricultural sciences or related fields and be comfortable with both fieldwork and technical data management

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 laboratory and field activities in irrigation water management, such as repairing and installing irrigation equipment, planting and harvesting crops, and retrieving information from data logging equipment.
  • The individual will be assisting with the implementation of new and innovative irrigation water management practices on cooperator farms and developing personal relationships with clientele.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Program Associate for their Irrigation Contest, focusing on the implementation of irrigation management programs. The ideal candidate will have a background in agricultural sciences or related fields and be comfortable with both fieldwork and technical data management.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Irrigation water management
  • Field activities
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Irrigation equipment testing
  • Clientele relationship development

Nice-to-have

  • Farming experience
  • Familiarity with engines and pumps
  • Farm machinery knowledge
  • Electronics proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years of experience OR Master's degree in a related field
  • Mechanized Systems Management, Agriculture Technology Management, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering, agronomy, soil science, crop science or related technical agricultural or environmental field
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Ability to operate an ATV
  • Ability to drive long distances and walk on producer farms
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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