Agricultural Research & Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Scout2025 Season (Mid-May through end of August)

Support the Wisconsin Ocean Spray Agricultural Sciences Team by working independently and collaborating on a variety of research and pest management projects. Conduct weekly visits and inspections of grower-owned properties for the purpose of monitoring insect, disease and weed pest populations throughout the growing season.Duties:Monitor cranberry beds for insects, disease and weedsConduct routine insect sweep net samples and countsVisually inspect commercial cranberry bedsChange pheromone traps/baits weeklyCalculate percent in-bloom and out-of-bloomCollect insects and weeds for grower reference and identification

​This position requires the ability to:Document accurate and precise field notesEfficiently learn and operate IPM softwareCommunicate effectively with growers and IPM supervisorsConstruct maps and summary reportsWork in all seasonal weather conditionsPass a drug test, background check and driver's record check

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.