SUMMER
AND PART-TIME JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, AND ASSISTANTSHIPS
This page was last updated on 11/18/09
11-18-09 NURSERY PRODUCTION MANAGER, Horticulture Unit, Cal Poly State University, SLO, CA.
This person will oversee all nursery stock production, mother stock areas, and liner production areas at the Horticulture Unit. The nursery production manager will also be in charge of ensuring that production schedules are developed and met, that the nursery plant quality remains high and that the growing areas are neat at all times. This person is responsible for producing plants year round for sale at Poly Plant Shop, managing a student employee crew when available, and coordinating with the faculty for plant material produced in classes.
Other Duties
Pest control notification
Labeling
Organizing orders and ensuring prompt delivery
Creating weekly availability lists
Communication with all sales personnel
Delivering to Poly Plant Shop very promptly
Coordination with technician on space needs
Coordination with sales manager for special sales
Supervisor: Dan Lassanske
Supervises: Work crew when available
Desired Qualities: Mature worker who has experience with nursery plants and
understanding of plant production. Successful completion of
some of the production courses and other appropriate classes.
Available for the entire year and available to work each week
independent of the academic calendar. Ability to manage other
students is critical.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student within one year of graduation to gain production experience and to make themselves more attractive to potential employers.
This position is for 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, beginning September 2007. Summer hours may be negotiable. Pay is $9.00-12.00 per hour depending upon experience, performance and sales of product.
Application deadline: December 7, 2009
Apply to: Dan Lassanske, 805-756-2722 or Ellen Brack, 805-756-2995, Horticulture Unit, Building 48;
fax number 805-756-2766.
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11-6-09 SALES MANAGER
Horticultural and Crop Science Department, Cal Poly State University, SLO, CA. 93407
The sales manager position is responsible for overall supervision of retail
and consignment sales at the Horticulture Unit and other locations on
campus.
Material sold
includes department and student projects.
Specific items will vary, but could include nursery plants, flowering
and foliage plants, fresh and dried cut flowers, bedding plants, and items
taken on consignment from other agricultural units.
The sales manager would implement a plan from the production
committee to enhance the sales output.
The goal is to maximize the sales of class-produced material, as well
as, coordination with the faculty to use our classes and facilities as
efficiently as possible, and maximize our potential within the framework of
our mission of education.
Duties:
n Planning and publicity of all sales events
n Subscriptions
n Friday Flowers
n Wholesale sales of our container plants to area nurseries
n Expanding our market for nursery sales
n Displays*
n Campus Market Sales
n Overseeing consignment sales
n Implementing a ‘Buy Cal Poly’ plan*
n Plant Rentals
n Transportation for sales events and deliveries
n Labeling and signing in nursery retail area
n Ensuring prompt delivery
Supervision
received:
Unit Technician
Supervision given:
To be determined
Desired
Qualifications:
Mature worker with sales experience, knowledge of flowering and
foliage plants, knowledge of landscape plant materials, and experience with
cut flowers. Design experience a
plus. Personnel management
experience is needed. This job,
while it focuses on the academic year, is independent of it in some aspects.
Ability to work
effectively with students is necessary.
*This is an
excellent opportunity for a student within 1 year of graduation to gain
sales and management experience and make themselves more attractive to
potential employers.
This position is
for 20 hours per week, some weekends and holidays are required.
The pay is in the range of $10-$12.00 per hour DOE.
Deadline for resumes is December 1, 2009.
Please send resumes to Ellen Brack, Environmental Horticultural Science Dept., or fax to 756-2766. For more information, call 756-2995.
* These areas will be assisted by Marketing Manager
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PhD Graduate Assistantship in Floriculture –
Department of Horticultural
Available immediately or until filled. A 12-month, half-time, graduate teaching/research assistantship with competitive graduate stipend, health benefits, and tuition waived. The successful candidate will develop a floriculture physiology/production/landscape research project with an emphasis on water conservation and postharvest physiology. The teaching assignment will be with the Plant Propagation course during spring semesters.
Please contact: Dr. Terri Starman, Dept. of
Horticultural Sciences,
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Part time landscape job help needed now!
Location: SLO
( Johnson Ave. area)
I need skilled or semi-skilled help in planting #30 1
gallon Escalonia hedge on level and Rosemary on hill, including soil prep
and mulching, then installing drip irrigation (though I can do this if
necessary).
When install is done, regular maintenance can be an
option.
Salary dependent upon motivation, skills, and experience:
$10 to $15 per hr.
My name is: Geert de Lange
Phone: 805-459-2101
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10-19-09 Part Time Job:
Location: Los Osos, CA
General
Yard work for Horticulture student in exchange for a Studio apartment.
Required yard work is 32 hours per month.
Special variety of trees and some plants.
Studio:
120 square feet, furnished, microwave.
Should have own car.
Tools
are provided.
Contact: Ellis Roberts
#805-
528-8751
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10-2-09 Private Location: Santa Cruz, CA
HORTICULTURTALIST TO CO-MANAGE AND DEVELOP ONE ACRE OF ORNAMENTALS (INCLUDING ROSES), EDIBLES AND CALIFORNIA NATIVES IN A SANTA CRUZ SUBURBAN FARMLET AND GARDEN. FULL-TIME. HANDS-ON.
PREFER ENERGETIC PLANT LOVER WITH B.S/M.S DEGREE IN HORTICULTURE, AESTHETIC/DESIGN SENSITIVITY, A FLEXIBLE PERSONALITY, POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE CLEARLY.
REFERENCES REQUIRED.
PROFESSIONAL, GENEROUS COMPENSATION BASED UPON EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT.
PLEASE CONTACT SHERRIL AT: happygardener34@yahoo.com
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10-1-2009 YARD WORK
Location: Arroyo Grande, CA
Duties:
Yard work, odds and ends.
Salary:
$12.00 / hour
Contact: Chuck Fellows
Email:
clfellows@sbcblobal.net
Phone:
805-481-3464 or
805-710-3277
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9-14-09 INTERNSHIP: 2010 Pomology Internship Program
UC-Almond Board Partnership.
Description.
This paid internship offers the successful candidate an
opportunity to learn about and assist with cutting edge research and
education programs in tree crop production, sustainable agriculture,
integrated pest management, soil and water sciences, and other disciplines.
The intern will also participate in educational and outreach efforts to
educate farmers, pest control professionals, and the general public
regarding scientific findings and improved methodologies.
This program is specifically designed for students who are interested
in the interface between science and food production, problem solving,
applied research, public education and outreach. It is hoped that the intern
will become interested in the Crop Science fields and potentially in a
career with UC Cooperative Extension.
Importance
of Pomology and Almonds.
Tree crops, especially almonds, are collectively
This
internship will consist of two options for 2010:
One 6 Month
Internship
(extension possible). Full time Graduate internship for
Masters or PhD Students who have completed their studies. Internship is
eligible for extension, dependent upon qualifications and availability of
funds. (Jr. Specialist I position on campus – currently $2,800/mo +
benefits)
Two 3-4
Month Internships.
Part time Undergraduate or Graduate student (full-time summer period
internship, $12.00-16.00/hr Student Assistant, depending upon
qualifications, some benefits)
Where:
The candidate will be placed in one or more of several
counties where almond and nut crops are important, located in the Central
Valley of California.
Qualifications:
Strong science background and communications skills, good
work habits, zeal for learning, some agricultural experience, ability to
work with others (see website).
When:
Highly Flexible, likely starting March through June, 2010.
Deadline:
February 13, 2010.
Decision will be made in March.
To Apply,
see:
http://groups.ucanr.org/almondinternship
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9-14-09 Local Ranch
Looking for a Cal Poly student who can help us go "organic" on our small 1 acre See Canyon apple orchard.
Salary: $10.00 per hour Starting Fall Quarter 2009
Duties: Help manage and work the orchard as well as educating us on the process.
Great Senior Project!
Contact: Denise Allen at (805)595-7692
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8-17-09 INTERNSHIP :The
Morro Bay National Estuary Program (MBNEP) is seeking a Water
Quality Intern to support its Volunteer Monitoring Program (VMP).
The program coordinates volunteers throughout the watershed to collect
extensive data on creek water quality conditions. The intern will assist
staff in meeting field equipment and data collection needs.
Possession of a personal vehicle, a valid California Drivers License and a
safe driving record are required. This position requires physical exertion
and work outdoors in all types of weather and on steep and rough terrain,
including hiking and wading in water. Must be able to lift and carry 30
pounds of weight. This is a non-paid internship. Academic credit may be
possible by arrangement with an instructor; however, this arrangement is the
responsibility of the intern and not the MBNEP.
601 Embarcadero,
For more information about the program visit www.mbnep.org or contact: Ann Kitajima at annk@mbnep.org or 805-772-3834 extension 14.
The Bay Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
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8-17-09 INTERNSHIP: Advanced
GIS Intern. The Morro Bay National Estuary Program (MBNEP) is
seeking an intern to assist with a GIS vegetation mapping project. The
intern will support the Volunteer Monitoring Program (VMP) in reviewing
extensive spatial information and highlighting areas for ground
verification. The focus will be on reviewing successive years of submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV) extent maps in
Terms and Schedule:
The
position runs from September 28 through December 4. Hours are up to 6 hours
per week during regular business hours. Mileage
reimbursement is available up to $250.
Possession of a personal vehicle, a valid California Drivers License and a
safe driving record are required. This is a non-paid internship. Academic
credit may be possible by arrangement with an instructor; however, this is
the responsibility of the individual and not the MBNEP.
Qualifications:
To
apply: Submit
cover letter and resume to the Morro Bay National Estuary Program. Please
note relevant coursework and field experience. All materials must be
received by 4 p.m. on Friday,
September 4, 2009.
Faxed or e-mailed materials will NOT be accepted. Mail materials to:
601 Embarcadero,
For
more information about the program visit
www.mbnep.org
The Bay Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
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