Crop Production Assistant

Kansas State University

About This Role

In
this role with the Southeast Research & Extension Center in Parsons, KS you will help drive innovation in agronomy/crop systems. Daily tasks
vary but will include the hands on operation and management in the crop and forage operations at the Southeast Research and Extension Center
in Parsons and outlying farms and fields including Mound Valley and Columbus, KS locations. Mound Valley, KS will serve as your primary
worksite. The center conducts research on corn, soybeans, milo, sunflowers, wheat and a variety of forage and cover crops. Your role will
encompass all aspects of crop and forage production including tillage, fertilizer/herbicide/pesticide application, harvesting, equipment
maintenance and repair, data collection, soil sampling, crop scouting among other duties, including some lab work. You’ll play a critical
role in crop and forage production and be engaged with agronomy research at the facility and across the center. The station is also home to
a beef cattle operation which includes a research feed yard and a herd of beef cows. You’ll provide team support to cattle and crop
production across locations in the center.

Crop Production Assistants are assigned to various research center projects to carry out
numerous tasks in the research environment with minimal supervision and direct the work of lower ranking and less experienced employees,
thereby freeing the faculty member or project leader to engage in more academic and creative pursuits.
About Us

K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. We
are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county government, with offices in every Kansas county. We conduct
research throughout Kansas that is shared by Extension agents and others on our Web sites and through numerous conferences, workshops, field
days, publications, newsletters and more.
Worksite Description

This position is On-site.
The Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons, KS is the base of operations, but the person selected for this position will
primarily report to the Mound Valley, KS field site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply
with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What
You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree. (Major in Animal
  Science, Agriculture, or other closely related field) Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience
  if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly
  specialized methodologies, and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and
  rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree
  program.
  Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in large scale
  ranching/farming operations
• Ability to drive large and small farm equipment safely and skillfully
• Ability to recognize
  plant diseases and signs of insect infestation
• Knowledge of the hazards and effects of pesticides (herbicides, insecticides,
  fungicides, etc.) and the ability to read and interpret label and MSDS instructions regarding safe and proper use of agricultural
  chemicals
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions pertaining to repair, maintenance, and operation of agricultural equipment,
  vehicles, and power tools
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques and tools used in planting and the ability to read and
  follow plans and designs for planting trees, shrubs, grasses, and crop plants
• Ability to setup, calibrate, and operate precision
  agricultural equipment
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of methods and principles
  of supervision and the ability to plan, assign, and review work of other employees

Additional Role
Information:

• Certified, or capable and willing to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Certified, or capable
  and willing to be certified to apply restricted-use pesticides to crops including category 10: Demonstration and Research

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without
sponsorship
How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references

Application Window

Applications close
on: June 26, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$20.67 – $24.03 per hour

To apply, please visit:
https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/crop-production-assistant-parsons-kansas-united-states

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