Seasonal Program Assistant - Riverhead, NY

Job description

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Entomology Program is seeking a Seasonal Program Assistant to provide full-time support for agriculture-related research trials and assist in day-to-day operations at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (LIHREC) located in Riverhead, NY. The Seasonal Program Assistant will be expected to work 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (40 hours per week). The position will start in May 2026 and end in September 2026 with the option of continuing part-time work in the fall if available. Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent GED, plus 6 months volunteer or work experience. - Ability to work outdoors and perform various field activities. - Ability to work with and touch live insects (i.e., aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, and other common garden pests). - Ability to understand and implement written and oral communication. - Ability to lift 20-30 lbs. unassisted. - Is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (ex. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent software. - Is comfortable working in an agricultural setting in proximity to various farming operations, tools, and equipment. - Ability to meet tra...