SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SUPPORT INTERN

State of careers Rhode Island • Meriden, CT

22d • $17 - $18

About The Position

This position works under the supervision of a supervisor within the Division of Agriculture. Illustrative Examples of Work Performed To compile, update, and analyze extremely complex sets of data for technical reports and assignments, perform complex editing of a difficult nature including but not limited to, Assisting in the registration of agricultural products such as fertilizer, lime, compost, pet food and livestock feed; Assisting in the preparation of reports of the tonnage of fertilizer sold in RI; Assisting in the preparation of reports of agricultural products that are grown in RI; Assisting with the set-up and operation of farmers markets; Assisting with the administration of various federal grants that benefit RI farmers; Assisting with the administration of various state programs that benefit RI farmers; or to do related work as required. This position may supervise other seasonal employees as directed by a supervisor. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and excellent computer skills. Applicants must be able to work on weekends, have reliable transportation, lift up to 40lbs, stand for 4-5 hours, and be able to work in varying temperatures.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age to apply for this position
• Exercise of independent judgment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Must be able to work on weekends
• Have reliable transportation
• Lift up to 40lbs
• Stand for 4-5 hours
• Be able to work in varying temperatures

Responsibilities

• Compile, update, and analyze extremely complex sets of data for technical reports and assignments
• Perform complex editing of a difficult nature
• Assist in the registration of agricultural products such as fertilizer, lime, compost, pet food and livestock feed
• Assist in the preparation of reports of the tonnage of fertilizer sold in RI
• Assist in the preparation of reports of agricultural products that are grown in RI
• Assist with the set-up and operation of farmers markets
• Assist with the administration of various federal grants that benefit RI farmers
• Assist with the administration of various state programs that benefit RI farmers
• Supervise other seasonal employees as directed by a supervisor

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• A new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees.
• Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit.
• Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system.
• At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed