High School Research Intern in Ag Economics and Marketing

6 months ago

Frankfort, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
 TITLE: High School Research Intern in Agricultural Economics and Marketing

DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture Community and the Sciences

EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open until Filled

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Part-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt

                             

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:  A High School Research Assistant will support in established research projects within the College of Agriculture, Community, and Sciences.

 

 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Under the supervision of the Associate Research Director's research team, the High School Research Intern will contribute to established research projects. The scope of work is focused on marketing of various agricultural products such as vegetables, fruits, and seafood.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  1. To assist with research activities by completing assigned tasks
  2. Tasks assigned to high school students will be incommensurate with their knowledge and experience
  3. Assist with data collection, taking of surveys, and data recording

 

 

OTHER DUTIES:

Duties include assembling aquaculture systems, maintaining those systems, handling and feeding animals, harvesting animals, some laborious tasks such as carrying heavy objects, and other duties as assigned

  

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  1. Student must a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0 scale
  2. Student must be able to give a block of time of at least two hours twice a week
  3. Student must be able to provide own transportation to location
  4. Interest in agriculture, fish farming, and sales of food products

 

 

Licensing and Certifications            None

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:     

  1. Computer literacy
  2. Effective communication skills
  3. Ability to work cooperatively in a team effort is required
  4. Initiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and ability to work independently are essential

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

 

  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

            

  • May involve some physical exertion, the work environment requires attention to basic safety protocols

 

 

 


 

 

 

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

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