TN Extension Internship Program: ANR/CED Agriculture Economics
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- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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- Knoxville, TN
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Job Details
POSITION X2042 Tennessee ExtensionInternship Program: ANR/CED Department ofAgricultural and Resource Economics 10-week Summer Internship
LOCATION The student will work in the Departmentof Agricultural and Resource Economics at the Universityof Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. Prior to starting the internship, interns willparticipate in a day-long orientation to familiarize them with TennesseeExtension Programs in ANR.
EFFECTIVE DATE Tentative--May 20 – July 29 or 30, 2021
SALARY AND BENEFITS
A stipend in the amount of $6,840 for the 10-weekinternship is provided for each intern. As with any position, it is expectedthat an intern is able to get to and from work each day. Generally, internsride with Extension agents during significant work-related travel and thereforedo not receive a travel budget allotment.
JOBDESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will assist AgriculturalEconomics Faculty and Graduate Students on a USDA funded grant to developproducer/processor contract templates for industrial hemp production, analyzecrop insurance products for industrial hemp, and work on other topics as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
• Candidate must be enrolled in a collegeof agriculture, natural resources, environmental science or closely relatedmajor.
• Should have completed at least 50percent of the required course work for the Bachelor's degree with a cumulativeGPA of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher and has at least one more semester tocomplete after the summer internship has ended. Preference will be given tostudents presently enrolled in the University of Tennessee, Tennessee StateUniversity, any other university or college in Tennessee, or to a studentresident of Tennessee enrolled elsewhere. Preference will also be given tothose with Extension experience (i.e. former 4-H member, etc.). However, alleligible applicants will be considered.
• Must reside in, or live within areasonable commuting distance of the assigned location. Housing not provided.
• Must have own transportation to andfrom work.
• Must present a written and oralreport of the project accomplishments and training experience at the end of theinternship.
For best consideration, applications for the internshipshould be submitted by December 15, 2020. Applications receivedafter this date will be reviewed if all slots have not been filled.
Applicants may be interviewed. Successful applicantswill be notified by January 31, 2021.
Apply on-line at: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_knoxville/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Attach Resume to Online Application
· Attach Transcript to OnlineApplication
· Attach Completed Addendum to Online Application (https://extension.tennessee.edu/employment/Pages/Internships.aspx)
Inquiries may be made to:
Dr. Aaron Smith
Department of Agricultural andResource Economics
Email: aaron.smith@utk.edu
Ph:865-210-2024
Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Administration - Ext
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Nov 13, 2020, 10:08:57 AM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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