Student Intern - Paid Micro Internship - Department Of Agriculture

Salary: $16.37 - $19.98 Hourly
Location : Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2023-0501
Department: Agricultural Commissioner
Opening Date: 12/05/2023
Closing Date: 12/19/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
Are you looking to gain work experience in the public sector? Have you ever wondered what types of jobs the County offers?
PAID INTERNSHIP WITH THE NEVADA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
INTERNSHIP DURATION DECEMBER 15, 2023 - JANUARY 15, 2024
**DATES MAY BE FLEXIBLE BASED ON COLLEGE BREAK SCHEDULE**
Come learn about the many functions of the County's Department of Agriculture; including the Direct Market Program, Pesticide Use Enforcement Program, and Weights and Measures Program.
This intern position will work side by side with licensed county agricultural biologist/weights and measures inspectors by assisting with data entry and record filing.
Intern will enter existing certified producer certificate information as well as agricultural commodity data into the newly created statewide database.
Intern will also assist licensed staff in testing weights & measures devices for accuracy.
Additional duties also include data entry of pesticide use reports, purging of records, and assisting agricultural biologist with required regulatory inspections.
Intern can expect to work no more than 20 hours per week.
Benefits to interning with us:

• Gain hands on learning experience in a professional work setting
• Learn about county operations, departments, and job opportunities
• Develop career related skills, abilities, proficiencies and experience
• Expand your professional network by working with our diverse and collaborative team of leaders and mentors
• Make a difference, while working with the community

Our internship program was crafted to provide opportunities for career development to individuals interested in working in local government and serving the community. Interns will receive meaningful and wide-ranging assignments in their respective departments and gain exposure to working in a government setting.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value individual contributions at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of internship. Please contact us to request accommodations.
Apply now!
For more information, contact our Internship Coordinator team at internship.coordinator@nevadacountyca.gov or call us at (530) 265-7010.
Education and Experience Required
Must be a current college or university student.
Experience required: NONE
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