For more information about this position, or to apply online, visit the North Carolina State University employment website: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/82609

Vacancy Type: Temporary

Anticipated Hiring Range: $12/hour, includes housing

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and other times as needed

Essential Job Duties: This position of the Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program Assistant (PA) is to assist in carrying out activities associated with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ (CEFS) Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program from approximately May 31 – August 1. The PA will provide an important point of contact for the 12-14 course participants who will live in the dormitories at the University of Mount Olive. It is essential that the PA possess a positive attitude, ability to work and communicate with a diversity of people and is able to provide a safe environment for building community and cohesion among intern participants.

It is required that the PA live on-site with the interns and have a valid driver’s license in order to transport students between the related internship activities. The PA position is under the shared supervision of the CEFS Assistant Director of Educational Programs and the CEFS Extension and Outreach/Internship Coordinator. Coordination of interns and internship activities during the 7 week program (June 7 – July 26) may include: coordinating living conditions for interns, driving interns to field or community visits, assisting with setting up related activities or discussions with faculty and providing information about Goldsboro events and town services for interns all related to the success of the CEFS Sustainable Agriculture Summer Internship Program.

Minimum Experience/Education:

  • B.S. Degree in or from a related field of either agronomy, agroecology, horticulture, ecology, soil science, agriculture extension/education, or animal science OR equivalent job experience.
  • Previous experience coordinating educational programs helpful.

Departmental Required Skills:

  • Strong communicator, highly organized, motivated, and ability to work with a wide variety of audiences is a must.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a 15-passenger van (must take van driving proficiency test)
  • Ability to prioritize tasks is necessary, while considering input from the multiple teaching team of faculty and staff at CEFS is required.
  • Good problem-solver.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

  • Some experience with gardening, farming or food systems helpful.
  • Familiarity with Goldsboro and Wayne County community are a plus.
  • Previous experience coordinating educational or other programs helpful.

Application deadline: 3/31/2017

Apply at: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/82609.  You will be prompted to upload a cover letter, resume, and three references.

AA/EOE: NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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