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:

• A resume/CV; and
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• 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 Responsibilities

• 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 designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

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 University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research plot management practice knowledge
• Vegetable management experience
• Permanent crop experience (hazelnuts, blueberries, grapes, etc.).
• Organic experience
• Farm management software experience
• Experience with customer relations, people management or other interactive experience
• Experience with pesticide application
• Inventory management
  
  

Working Conditions/Schedule

Farm operations occur throughout the year. All weather conditions. Some weekend or night work may be necessary as issues arise.

Salary Range

$50,000-$65,000

Anticipated Start Date

2026-10-14

Anticipated End Date

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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

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

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.