University of California Cooperative Extension 2010 Pomology/Almond Internships

Position Vacancy Announcement

Pomology—Almond Internship Program
University of California Cooperative Extension and Almond Board of California are pleased to offer an exciting internship opportunity. Prefer graduate or undergraduate students and recent alumni in the agricultural and biological sciences.

This paid internship offers the successful candidate(s) an opportunity to learn about and assist with cutting edge research and education programs in tree crop production, sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, soil and water sciences, and other disciplines. The intern will also participate in educational and outreach efforts to educate farmers, pest control professionals, and the general public regarding scientific findings and improve methodologies of crop production and environmental protection. Working closely with experienced Cooperative Extension Farm Advisors, the intern will learn about the latest in agricultural practices and technologies pertaining to almonds and other tree crops.

Positions: Internship with University of California Cooperative Extension
• Six-Month Internship: Program Representative II title. Full time, six-month position, $2,889, plus some benefits. Extension of internship will be considered, dependent upon qualifications and availability of funding.
Graduate, undergraduate student, or recent alumni, in the agricultural or biological sciences is preferred. .

• Three to Four Month Summer Internship: Student Assistant II title. $12-$16/hour, dependent upon qualifications. Some benefits available. Full or Part time, for 3-4 months. Graduate, undergraduate student, or recent alumni in the agricultural or biological sciences is preferred.

Where: The candidate will be placed in one or more of several UCCE counties where almond and nut crops are important, located in Central Valley of California.

Qualifications: Strong science background and communication skills, good work habits, zeal for learning, some agricultural experience, ability to work with others.

When: Highly Flexible. Program Representative – schedule to be determined by employer and selected candidate. Student Assistant(s) mid-April through September 2010.

Application Deadline: March 19, 2010. Decision of selected candidates will be in mid-April 2010.

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