Assistant Farm Manager

Department: Corvallis Farm Unit Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 20, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:   1) A resume/CV; and   2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. 3) Please upload responses to the following questions as a separate document. What experience do you have on a farm or within an agricultural organization? Have you operated farm equipment in excess of 100Hp? Are you comfortable doing basic maintenance on equipment such as oil changes?  Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.   For additional information please contact: Ben Lyon Ben.Lyon@oregonstate.edu 541.737.6520 Job Summary: The Corvallis Farm Unit (CFU) is seeking two Assistant Farm Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The assistant manager positions for the CFU will be primarily responsible for tasks such as applying pesticides, ground prep, maintenance of equipment, supervision of student labor and other general farm tasks across the Corvallis Farm Unit. They will serve as primary backup to the farm managers in the event of leave, vacation, sick time and turnover. They will have a variety of duties supporting the research being done and opportunity to grow through continuing education conferences. Key Responsibilitie s Pesticide Application Tractor work Irrigation Equipment Maintenance Farm Maintenance Qualifications: Required Qualifications: B.S. in Horticulture, Agronomy, or other closely related field plus 1 years' experience or 3 years' experience, experience must be in on farm operations or farm management. Active Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator's License or ability to obtain license within 3 months of hire. Experience with farm equipment operation and maintenance, Experience with irrigation systems including operation and maintenance of various systems. General farm facility maintenance knowledge and experience. Must be willing to work in areas where pesticides are present, including specialty operations area in Ag Chemical Application (pesticide, herbicide). Ability to operate a variety of heavy farm equipment, power tools and ladders This position serves an ever changing and large group of researchers therefore the applicant needs a proven history of working with diverse groups of people to achieve a common goals promoting the ideas and abilities of others. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Computer literacy specifically Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. This position is…