Seasonal Agricultural Marketing Support Intern

Seasonal Agricultural Marketing Support Intern

This position works under the supervision of a supervisor within the Division of Agriculture.

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.

Must be 18 years of age to apply for this position.