Plant Pathology Student Internship

Position Details Position Information Job Title Plant Pathology Student Internship 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 $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill up to two (2) nursery plant pathology program student internship positions, preferably who are attended local community colleges. The student intern performs routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research and educational projects. Internship is expected to start early to mid-June. However, the start date may vary depending on when the selected student's spring term ends. 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: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism Position Duties 50% support for on-going research and outreach projects in the Healthy Plants and Bilingual Education program. 50% development of independent research project; interns will be mentored and guided through this process. Examples of research duties include: Plant propagation and care in a greenhouse setting plant evaluation for disease, data collection data entry report writing sample preparation laboratory sample processing microbial culture collection management. Development of an independent project, experimental design and setup, data collection and analysis. Examples of extension and outreach duties include: Support for ongoing webinars through presentation build and design, writing and formatting educational material for the Oregon nursery industry, especially in the areas of plant disease, and increasing the program's presence on social media. Collaborate on an ongoing project developing a diagnostic manual for nursery workers. Travel to offsite research locations may be required. 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 community college studying Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Crop Science, Agriculture, Biology or be able to explain how this internship will benefit current studies in a field other than those listed here. Perform assigned tasks without close supervision. Attention to detail Maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Competence in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word and PowerPoint Student employees (but not all employees) may be selected to drive to offsite locations, as needed, at the request of the farm manager. Drivers must be over 18 years old and have successfully completed OSU's required 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 576-056-0000et seq.12 Preferred (Special) Qualifications Experience working with plants in the field and/or greenhouse settings. Experience with plant health issues related to nursery production. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work is mainly performed outdoors, in scientific laboratories, research greenhouses, and office settings. Student may work in environments around chemicals, pesticides and loud noises. The ability to work in and dress appropriately for all weather conditions is required. Posting Detail Information Posting Number Number of Vacancies 2 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P13183SE Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/30/2026 Posting Date 05/13/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 09/30/2026 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 2. A letter of intent describing your interests in horticulture and nursery production, along with short and long-term career goals. (1 pg., 12 pt font, 1.0 or 1.5 line spacing.) 3. A letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor at your institution. For additional information please contact: Luisa Santamaria at View email address on click.appcast.io We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position requires 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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr