Agroforestry Technician

Job Summary

The Agroforestry Technician is a 3-year, grant-funded role to assist with a NIFA 1890 Capacity-Building Grant project to design, install, and maintain a research and demonstration agroforestry farm on Central State University’s campus in Wilberforce, OH. The technician will work closely with Extension and Research professionals to develop, implement, and maintain a healthy, agroforestry ecosystem. Due to the nature of the tasks, this position requires in-person presence and will report to work Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.at the Central State University main campus in Wilberforce, Ohio. Remote options are not available for this role. CONTINUATION OF THIS POSITION IS EXPECTED TO 10/31/2028; HOWEVER, IT IS CONTINGENT ON THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND RENEWAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with agroforestry site design and project planning.
• Develop, implement, and maintain necessary systems for research and demonstration plot management, including irrigation and trellising.
• Assist with design and installation of pest-exclusion methods
• Work with agroforestry installation contractor to install plantings and plant protection hardware (tree tubes, electric fencing, etc.)
• Daily maintenance of the research and demonstration site, and other on-campus agroforestry plantings, including, but not limited to, mowing, tree pruning, pest management, removing undesirable trees, and similar tasks.
• Harvest crops as they become available.
• Work with CSU staff, faculty and students to collect and interpret data, assisting with the production of research and Extension publications related to agroforestry.
• Help project leaders organize and host field days onsite.
• Other duties as assigned.