Ohio State Student Farm Production Coordinator
Core
Coordinate full-time, year-round vegetable, fruit, and flower production on a 4-acre student farm using row-crop, plasticulture, and intensive bed methods.
Role type
Student Farm Production Coordinator
Builds
Commercial-scale food crops for educational use, research, and local sales
Domain
Agriculture / Horticulture / Sustainable Farming
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
tractor and heavy equipment operation, crop scouting and pest management, irrigation system maintenance, volunteer and student supervision, record keeping and data entry, GAP compliance, newsletter writing, grant and publication support
Preferred skills
BS in horticulture, plant science, agronomy, soil science, or sustainable agriculture
Technologies
Excel, Google Sheets, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Operate tractors and implements for tillage, planting, and harvesting; manage seasonal volunteers and student workers; oversee greenhouse and high tunnel production; maintain equipment and repair minor issues; coordinate class practicum sessions; publish farm newsletters; support grant applications and research publications
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC