Temporary Natural Resources and Food Systems Specialist

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Qualla Boundary Cherokee, NC

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: TPNCCE-117119

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Essential Job Duties: Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it's like to work for NC State Extension.

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Overview: The successful applicant will work with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Members and with community, state, regional, and federal partners that serve Tribal Members to develop and maintain opportunities that support Local Food Systems.

Applicant should be familiar with basic evaluation practices and be comfortable supplying data for grant reporting. The position will be part of a highly collaborative team of community leaders and professionals working on tight timelines to meet current food systems project needs. The position will be working in collaborative team settings and be goal driven, and have a value-based work ethic.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This requires a close collaboration with the EBCI Extension Director and other community partners to plan and deliver
• Training targeted to producers, region-wide extension agents, and other regional stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial development.
• Helping food and farming businesses identify training and resource needs to expand and grow their business.

Departmental Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with the use of standard Microsoft Office Applications

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Experience working with EBCI community.
• Knowledge of Tribal Communities.
• Seed, plant, ecosystem, food knowledge
• Food preservation knowledge all a plus.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: Must pass Background check for working with minors

AA/EOE Statement: NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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Department: 117119 - West District - EBCI

Location: Qualla Boundary Cherokee, NC