Student Extension Intern

Purpose of Position:

This position assistsLPTC Extensionstaff with planning, planting,andmaintainingexperiential learninggardens,communityeducation programming,andoffice-related duties under theLPTC Extension:Strengthening Communities through Agriculture, Health,andNaturalResources Education grant. This positionis grant-funded butmaybe continuedcontingent uponadditionalgrant fundingand satisfactoryevaluation.  Must be able to work independently and safely indoors and outdoors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepareannual, perennial,and vegetablegarden beds for planting;
• Weedand watergardens;
• Maintain hoop house structure and plantings;
• Utilize and maintain a varietyofequipment usedingardeningand landscaping;
• Harvestgarden vegetables;
• MaintainLPTC Extension facilities;
• Assist with recordkeeping andprogrammarketing;
• Assist witheducational workshops.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must currently be enrolled in classes at LPTC;
• Must be seeking a degree in Environmental Science or Diversified Ag
• Must be in good academic standing;
• Have a genuine interest in agriculture, natural resources, or sustainable lifestyles;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills;
• Experience safely operating garden machinery;
• Knowledgeable of computers, word processing, and data collection;
• Knowledgeable of landscape and greenhouse management preferred but not required;
• Experience in carpentry or construction is helpful but not required;
• Must be reliable and adhere to work schedule;
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently at multiple locations;
• Be willing to participate in staff development training and workshops as directed;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors for extended lengths of time and in all weather conditions;
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be covered by the Tribes insurance
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening;
• Pass a background screening.

Condition of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can visit us online athttps://www.littlepriest.edu/human-resources/to complete an online application and submit a cover letter, current resume, certified college transcripts, and a letter of reference. Applicants can also submit a paper application, cover letter, current resume, certified college transcripts, and a letter of reference to the Director of Human Resources, Little Priest Tribal College, P.O. Box 270, Winnebago, NE 68071, or email toangela.kent@littlepriest.edu.

*Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact LPTC through the Federal Relay System at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

At LPTC, we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. Indian preference applies. All other applicants have equal employment opportunities irrespective of their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. LPTC will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. Arrangements for reasonable accommodation required by disabilities can be made by contacting the Human Resources Office.