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Rutgers The State University Seasonal Agricultural Workers-Vegetable IPM Program in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Seasonal Agricultural Workers-Vegetable IPM Program |
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| Posting Number | 25TM0061 |
| Department | SEBS - RCE-Pest Management |
| Overview | The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking seasonal Agricultural Workers for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable IPM Program within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Vegetable IPM program is an educational/service program for commercial agriculture in New Jersey. Driven by environmental monitoring and field scouting, and relying on up-to-date research, the program strives to help growers produce high quality vegetables while minimizing pesticide inputs. The program also develops real-time GIS-based predictive models of pest activity and seeks to maintain populations of beneficial insects, incorporate biological control tactics where practical, utilize reduced risk pesticides and employ resistance management strategies. The program works cooperatively with researchers in demonstrating new technologies and measuring the impact of reduced risk pest management practices. Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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| Position Status | Full Time |
| Hours Per Week | 40 or less |
| Daily Work Shift | Day |
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| FLSA | Nonexempt |
| Position Salary | $15.49 - $21.00/hour |
| Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
| Benefits | Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
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| Posting Open Date | 02/11/2025 |
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| Posting Close Date | 08/11/2025 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
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| Regional Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Cook (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
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