Temporary Internship Program Assistant

Position Information

Supporting with the overall coordination, including logistics, administration, planning professional development and evaluation of the summer internships for the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. Specific duties include: Internship recruiting, Planning and coordinating logistics or professional development, Tracking and documenting activities, Assist with paying farmers, Support interns with day-to-day activities as needed.

Schedule: Spring work schedule is approximately 10 hours per week and summer is 20-25 hours. Possibility of extending after August

Department Information

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Department: CEFS

Requirements and Preferences

• Minimum Experience/Education: Recently graduated or graduating in May from a 4 year college or university with a degree in Agroecology or Agriculture Education or similar field
• Department Required Skills: Enthusiasm for local foods and a respect for farmers and producers from diverse rural communities, Must be strong communication skills with experience in agriculture education, Must hold a drivers license and have access to transportation to the host site
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Ideal candidate will have participated in an internship in the past, A resident of NC and ideally in the Triangle, Experience with technology and online platforms, Good communication skills and self-motivated, Knowledge of, or experience working with agriculture students, Personal laptop use preferred
• Required License or Certification: Valid driver’s license

Recruitment

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21/hr