<p>Provide administrative and financial support for the NC Conservation Outreach Project, a partnership between NC Cooperative Extension, NC FarmLink, and USDA-NRCS. The primary goal is to expand awareness of NRCS programs and conservation careers. Support overall program logistics, administration, and evaluation activities.</p> <p>Specific Duties Include:</p> <ul> <li>Administrative Support: General office support, reimbursements, and financial documentation for all project activities </li><li>Conservation Outreach: Support efforts to expand awareness of NRCS programs and conservation careers through various outreach initiatives </li><li>Partnership Coordination: Support collaboration activities between NC Cooperative Extension, NC FarmLink, and USDA-NRCS </li><li>Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate logistics for outreach events and career awareness activities </li><li>Program Evaluation: Assist with data collection and evaluation of program effectiveness in promoting NRCS programs and conservation careers </li><li>Daily Operations: Support the Project Coordinator with day-to-day project management activities </li></ul> <p>This position begins 09/15/2025 and will run through April 26, 2026 with the possibility of an extension.</p> <p>Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Wolfpack Perks and Benefits</p> <p>As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.</p> <p>What we offer:</p> <ul> <li>Health Insurance for Temporary Employees </li><li>Enhance your career with LEAD courses </li><li>Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. </li></ul> <p>Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.</p> <p>Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>Job City & State Department Horticultural Science</p> <p>System Information</p> <p>Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional Working Title Temporary NC Conservation Outreach Program Assistant</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Requirements and Preferences</p> <p>Work Schedule 24/hrs per week Other Work/Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>n/a </li></ul> <p>Minimum Experience/Education</p> <ul> <li>Recently graduated or graduating from a 4-year college or university with a degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or similar field </li></ul> <p>Department Required Skills</p> <ul> <li>Enthusiasm for conservation practices and agricultural production systems </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Experience in agriculture or natural resources education/outreach </li><li>Ability to travel statewide in personal vehicle, travel expenses will be reimbursed </li><li>Self motivated </li></ul> <p>Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education</p> <ul> <li>Previous internship experience </li><li>Experience with technology and online platforms </li><li>Knowledge of NRCS programs, conservation practices, or natural resource management </li><li>Interest in conservation careers and outreach </li><li>Experience with administrative or financial support roles </li><li>Experience working with government agencies or cooperative extension </li></ul> <p>Required License or Certification</p> <ul> <li>Valid driver's license </li></ul> <p>Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No</p> <p>Recruitment</p>