NWREC Berry Extension Intern

Position Details

Position Information


Job Title
NWREC Berry Extension Intern


Appointment Type
Student Employee


Job Location
Aurora


Position Appointment Percent
100


Appointment Basis
12


Pay Method
Hourly


Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month


Pay Date
Last working day of the month


Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate
$15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)


Max Hourly Rate
$19.50 (Standard); $19.00 (Non-Urban); $20.50 (Portland Metro)


Position Summary


This recruitment will be used to fill up to 2 (a maximum of 24 hours per week during school year/ 40 hours during school holidays and summer break) student intern position with the Blueberry Program at the OSU-North Willamette Research Center in Aurora, Or.

The student intern will support ongoing research in blueberry production systems in Oregon, one of the nation's leading states for commercial blueberry production. The NWREC blueberry extension and research program focuses on meeting grower needs through high-quality, research-based outreach in areas such as harvesting technology, plant nutrition, rootstock development, food safety and disease management.

Under the supervision of faculty and/or a faculty research assistant, the intern will assist with machine harvest experiments in grower fields, following established protocols and collecting data as directed. The position provides hands-on learning opportunities across the full production cycle, including growing, harvesting, and packing. There may also be opportunities to contribute to website updates and share summer research activities.

In addition, the intern will gain experience in experimental data management and statistical analysis using SAS. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team are important. Travel to grower fields throughout the Willamette Valley for experiment setup and data collection is expected.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:


Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology

Position Duties


80% Assist with field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments, including collecting data from machine harvesters, packing facilities, greenhouse crops, and field-grown plants under supervision.

20% Using research instruments (FirmTech, Titrator, pH meters, etc.) to collect fruit quality data under supervision.

Minimum Qualifications


Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Must be a current student at an accredited university or college studying for at least 6 academic credits, with good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• Perform assigned tasks without close supervision
• Capable of working outside and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Students who are under 18 years old are required to have passed a tractor safety certification class prior to operating a tractor
• Attention to detail
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Willingness to learn new technology skills

Preferred (Special) Qualifications


Experience working with plants in the field and/or greenhouse settings.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule


The incumbent may be required to work outside during inclement weather or in grower fields and packing plants, depending upon the time of year and experiential protocol. Outside environment includes agricultural settings far from conveniences.

Student employees for this position will be working full-time during the summer, and limited hours may also be available based on work load.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
P13026SE


Number of Vacancies
2


Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
07/06/2026


Anticipated Appointment End Date
10/01/2026


Posting Date
04/08/2026


Full Consideration Date

Closing Date
06/30/2026


Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students


Special Instructions to Applicants


When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Resume/Vita (required)

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position (optional)

For additional information please contact Wei Yang at View email address on click.appcast.io

Qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position MAY require driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.