NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets is Hiring a Student Assistant - Farmer's Market Program Near Albany, NY
Minimum QualificationsStudent Intern Program - Eligibility Requirements: Eligibility To be considered for the New New York Leaders: Student Intern Program, students must:
Be a United States citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States
Be 18 years of age or older
Be actively enrolled in a New York State college, university, or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State, attending a college, university, or graduate program outside of New York State*
Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program), or be a currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent
Professional Skills A Student Intern Should Have The Following Skills
Analytical and evaluative skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Organizational skills, efficiency, and flexibility
Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email software, internet searching, and other programs
Applicants may come from any academic discipline. Candidates must be available to work at assigned New York State offices. Opportunities are available statewide.
For Summer Internship applicants only: Attending a New York State school or being a New York State resident is not required.
Duties DescriptionHarvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York. Position InformationThe New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a dedicated and motivated Student Assistant to join the Farmer's Market Program team in Albany, NY. As a Student Assistant, you will perform a variety of duties in support of the Farmer's Market Program. Specific duties include but are not limited to conducting outreach to farmers and markets, processing applications, maintaining the records in the program database, conducting fieldwork, sending out bulk mailings, preparing statistical data, answering phone and email inquiries, doing inventory, and other tasks as assigned by the program manager. This is a temporary position located at the Department of Agriculture and Markets headquarters at 10B Airline Drive in Albany, NY. We provide a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking. This position offers 20-30 hours per week with a pay rate of $16.10 per hour.