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Seasonal Turfgrass Pest Management Assistant - Riverhead, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Riverhead, United States
Location
Riverhead
Posted
June 17, 2026
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Job Description
Provide technical field and program support for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Turf and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program. Responsibilities include scouting and diagnosing turfgrass pests, weeds, diseases, and cultural stress issues on Suffolk County golf courses, athletic fields, parks, and other managed landscapes.
The position will also assist with non-turf IPM activities, including monitoring and documenting applied research and demonstration trials, supporting pest management programs beyond turf (e.g., ticks, ornamentals, and structural pests), and completing office-based tasks such as data management, report preparation, and updating program materials.
Required Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Ability to work outdoors performing field scouting activities in varying weather conditions
+ Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain and lift 20β50 lbs
+ Ability to work independe...
The position will also assist with non-turf IPM activities, including monitoring and documenting applied research and demonstration trials, supporting pest management programs beyond turf (e.g., ticks, ornamentals, and structural pests), and completing office-based tasks such as data management, report preparation, and updating program materials.
Required Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Ability to work outdoors performing field scouting activities in varying weather conditions
+ Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain and lift 20β50 lbs
+ Ability to work independe...