Farm to Early Care and Education – Food Systems Internship
Expectations for Interns
General Expectations:
- Regular communication with Host Mentor and CEFS Intern Coordinator/Farm to ECE Management Team
- Timeliness to meetings/deadlines
- Initiative + self-direction
Getting Started:
- Attend orientation
- Set up initial meeting with Host Site + Intern Coordinator
Weekly:
- Check in with Host Mentor about goals and progress
- Check in with Intern Coordinator
- Meet with other Farm to ECE Food Systems Interns and Farm to ECE Management Team
- Work 40 hours/week
Meetings:
- RSVP for calendar invites via google calendar
- Be on time for in-person and virtual events
- Be prepared with updates, questions, and next steps
- Advanced warning for cancellations + reschedule for that same week (if possible)
- Attend whole group meetings (as scheduled)
- Attend professional development (as scheduled)
Communication:
- Prompt communication + responses
- Follow code of conduct when communicating
Hours and Payment:
- Average 40 hours per week for 10 weeks
- W-9 needed
- Clock hours through university
Pay will be bi-weekly as per the NC State Biweekly Payroll Schedule – note the delay between “Pay Period Start Date” and “Pay Date”. For more information, visit the NC State University Controller’s Office website.