Farm to Senior Services – Supply Chain Internships

Expectations for Interns

General Expectations:

• Regular communication with Host Mentor and Intern Coordinator
• 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
• Keep Intern Organizer up to date
• 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 9 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.

Code of Conduct for Interns

Interns shall:

1. Represent CEFS and Host Sites with professionalism and courtesy
2. Demonstrate respect towards others at all times
3. Abide by the rules, policies, and procedures of the Host Sites they serve
4. Abide by the rules, policies, and procedures of CEFS regarding a Drug-Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination
5. Direct concerns, problems, and suggestions to their Host Site Mentor and Intern Coordinator

At no time may an Intern:

1. Engage in any activity that is illegal under local, state, or federal law
2. Engage in activities that pose a significant safety risk to others
3. Engage in political advocacy during paid work hours

The following acts also constitute a violation of the program’s rules of conduct:

1. Unauthorized absence
2. Use of profanity, abusive, or inappropriate language
3. Refusal to comply with the instructions of their supervisor
4. Stealing or lying
5. Harassment of any kind, including sexual, verbal, and physical harassment
6. Engaging in any activity that may physically or emotionally damage other interns in the program or people in the community
7. Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of any controlled substance or illegal drugs during the term of employment
8. Consuming alcoholic beverages during the performance of work-related tasks
9. Being under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drugs during the performance of work-related tasks
10. Failing to notify supervisors of any criminal conviction that occurs during the term of employment