Vegetable Crops BES Student Intern

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Position Summary
The Vegetable Crops Research program is recruiting one student who will assist the program with analysis of aerial photography for plant protection.The BES intern will assist with organizing and analyzing the images and comparing the images to visual indications of plant stress in the field.
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Student technical positions for the OSU-North Willamette Research Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
Position are located at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), Oregon State University in Aurora, Oregon.

Position Duties
100% of duties will consist of in collecting, organizing, analyzing and recording data and digital photographic images. Assisting in visual plant health ratings

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be a current student at an accredited university or college studying for at least 6 academic credits, with good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA) or full time high school student
• Must be awarded the 2017-2018 BES Experiential Learning Internship for the Analysis of Aerial Photography for Plant Protection Program
• Willingness to learn new technology skills
• Must be at least 15 year of age

Additional Required Qualifications

• Perform assigned tasks without close supervision
• Capable of working outside and standing/walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Attention to detail
• Students who are under 18 years old are required to have passed a tractor safety certification class prior to operating a tractor
• Maintain a positive and collegial attitude

Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Experience with GIS, digital photography analysis, data entry, data management skills

Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Work schedule during school varies depending on school schedule and NWREC operating hours
Work during breaks and harvest season typically begins at 8 am most days and will generally be done by 4:30. Occasionally we ask that students stay longer to finish a task, but work will not exceed 40 hours/week during the summer and 20 hours/week while school is in session. Outdoor work is expected to be performed in all weather conditions.