2026 Winter Wheat Summer Field Crew
The Winter Wheat Breeding Program at Washington State University at Pullman is recruiting undergraduate students for the Summer Field Crew. This program is sponsored with funds generated from the wheat growers of the state and provides hands-on training and experience for undergraduate students at the university. Students will be hired to assist in the activities of the winter wheat breeding program including, but not limited to, plot maintenance, data collection, roguing of field plots for seed purity, harvest, and post-harvest processing. The position will require travel (provided through university resources) with other students to breeding plot locations across Eastern Washington. Students will gain and build experience in many different areas, including working as a team, working independently, communication, plant cultivation, plot research, and plant breeding. No experience in agriculture is required. Students must be motivated, work well with others, and have excellent communications skills. Must be willing to work outdoors and in occasionally hot weather. Start time can be negotiated for part time work as available prior to May 11th, but must be able to start full time by May 11th, 2026. Salary will be in line with Washington State minimum wage laws and can be increased with experience. This position is expected to complete a minimum of 40 hours per week during the summer period. Position will end August 15th but can be extended into the Fall semester as a part time position if work is available. If interested, please email questions or a resume to Brandon Libey (brandon.libey@wsu.edu) , Justin Wheeler (justin.wheeler1@wsu.edu), and Ryan Person (ryan.person@wsu.edu) for consideration. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.