Agribusiness Development Intern

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is offering an internship opportunity with Agribusiness Development program within the Agriculture Marketing and Advocacy Team.
Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is the nation's first state department of agriculture. The agency is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector, including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The department is dedicated to providing support and assistance to make Kansas businesses successful and encouraging more farms, ranches and other agriculture business to expand in or relocate to Kansas.
Kansas Department of Agriculture:

1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
About the Position:
Who can apply:

Students enrolled in his/her junior or senior year at an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree. Preference will be given to those pursuing an advanced degree.
Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part-Time
Work Schedule: 20 hours per week:

During Spring/Fall Semesters hours are up to 20 hours/week (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.).
Eligible to Receive Benefits:

No
Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes
Disability Preference Eligible:

Search Keywords:

Internship
Compensation:

$15.78/hour
Intern Project Duties:
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Interaction with agribusinesses, agriculture producers and state agencies identifying their future workforce needs.
Assist in agribusiness development.
Assist with engagement with stakeholders for the purpose of achieving Ag Growth Project goals.
Outreach with junior high and high school students on workforce needs of Kansas through organizations such as FFA and 4-H.
Assist in grant management and administration.
Qualifications:

Applicant must be going into his/her junior or senior year at an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Ag Business and agriculture majors are preferred (not required).
Understanding of the agriculture industry, presentation skills, and basic research.
Strong communication ability (oral and written).
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work under deadlines.
Employee must have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver's license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required

in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) /apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) or by email at
Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Alyssa Satterthwaite
Email:
Phone: (785)
Fax: (785)
Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

Unofficial Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

Resume
Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
Two letters of reference
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE

: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should

not

be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785), scanned and emailed to

, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.