Dept of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline DriveAlbany , NY 12235
E-Mail: recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 457-3216
Division/Unit: Agricultural Development
Web Site:
http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/
Farmers Directory Intern (ID: 109250) for Summer 2023
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12235
E-Mail: recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 457-3216
Proposal Information
Description:
Under close supervision of higher-level professional staff, performs a variety of duties in
support of agency programs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
* Gathers, reviews, and evaluates information provided by farmers for inclusion into the NYS Farm Directory.
* Drafts communications to current and potential directory participants of the Directory for review by professionals.
* Organizes and maintains paper documentation related to the Directory.
* Reviews documents for completeness of entries.
* Conducts research on industry desired enhancements to the Directory.
* Assists in the preparation, review, evaluation, and analysis of a variety of reports and other documents specific to the Directory.
* Conduct follow-up phone calls with participants to clarify information provided and/or answer questions.
* May perform clerical duties that are incidental and directly related to the professional-level program administrative responsibilities of the organization.
Skills:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical and evaluative skills
Organizational skills
Internship Areas: Agriculture, Economic Development, Planning/Analysis/Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Sophomore
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Agricultural Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration