Henderson County Cooperative Extension Internship

This position is a part-time 20 to 37.5-hour per week position. The position is 100% funded by Henderson County.

Assists all agents in developing program materials, assisting with field days, workshops, demonstrations, and classes.

Assists office staff with greeting clients and providing clients with requested materials.

Provides support to 4-H, FCS and ag programs on a regular basis.

Routine office duties such as answering phones, setting up for meetings and helping with office functions may also be required.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

Henderson County is located in western North Carolina and is considered an emerging urban area, yet still has a largely rural community. For more information aboutHenderson County, visit the county website at https:// www.hendersoncountync.gov

Travel within the county is sometimes required

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension ( NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent. Advanced training in related fields is preferred.

The intern must have the ability to work with broad audiences, connect well with people and be a team player. He/she must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Graduation from high school is required. Working toward a degree related to some aspect of programs which are offered by Extension or related to the clientele and businesses which Extension serves.

Must be a team member dedicated to supporting a positive and creative work environment.

The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds frequently.

The job also requires sustained periods of standing and sitting and occasional periods of kneeling, stooping and reaching.

The job occasionally requires exposure to extreme heat and humidity and exposure to the sun.

The person must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

The job requires appropriate visual acuity with or without correction and dexterity to perform the normal duties of the job.

Preference will be given to students enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College.

Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required and must be maintained. In order to operate a state vehicle, a valid Driver's License is required and must be maintained

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. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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