Department of Civil Service

Description:

To Support New York State Marketing Order Programs and the Agricultural Producers Security Fund (APSF) Program, as follows:

- Assist with assembling and maintaining of outreach lists, databases and paper files as needed for agricultural businesses falling under Marketing Order and/or FPDL requirements (i.e. - growers, processors, sales agents, agricultural dealers, etc.);

- Assist with outreach to appropriate businesses to acquire necessary reporting, applications, required assessments, and/or license fees;

- Assist with filing, retrieval and review of reports and documentation provided by agricultural businesses for either program;

- Assist with providing pertinent information to appropriate advisory boards, agricultural entities and/or the public at-large, either in print or online, regarding program updates and/or requirements.

Skills:

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in Written Communication

Good Organizational Skills

Good Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in Verbal Communication

Internship Areas: Agriculture, Economic Development