Job and Internship Announcements

Job and Internship Announcements
Time to time, we receive job announcements from employers. We will be posting information on these job and internship opportunities here.
COMPANY
BRIEF INFORMATION
POSTED
DATE
CONTACT/DETAILED INFORMATION
Wish Bone Canine
Rescue
Those selected will master the basics of facility disinfection,
canine behavior, and observation and veterinary treatment of
canines in a shelter setting. Hard working individuals will
then move on to additional tasks involving vaccination,
surgical assisting, sample collection such as blood draws,
and even assisting with anesthesia under a veterinarian’s
supervision. Dedication is rewarded with a higher than
average wage and special projects that add to your expertise
and look great on a resume. This is a one credit work/study
course that needs to be approved by your advisor. Ten to
twenty hours per week depending on availability.
Applicants who can work over the summer will be given
priority
4/13/15
Please send your resume and class schedule to:
< wbcr.applications@gmail.com >.
University Of
Maryland
The Faculty Extension Assistant in the Frederick County
Office is responsible for supporting the development,
implementation and evaluation of educational programs for
youth and adults participating with the 4-H Youth
Development Program. The focus for this position will be on
animal, human and environmental sciences programming.
Initiatives will be based upon Signature Programs and other
evidence-based programs that support statewide priorities as
determined by the University of Maryland Extension Impact
Teams and local needs.
4/13/15
See the job board for more details.
GARDEN ASSISTANT
NEEDED
University Of
Illinois ExtensionMclean County
Office
Full-Time Position during the growing season (6 months).
This position would work with the Horticulture Educator,
Local Foods and Small Farms Educator and 4-H Youth
Development Educator to plan and implement summer
programs and a large scale garden at the Unity Community
Center. Interested individuals should email a current resume
and cover letter to bjlewis@illinois.edu.
4/13/15
Application process must be completed by April 20,
2015. For general questions and a copy of the job
description please call the local office 309-663-8306.
University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.
YARD WORK
Former ISU
employee
Needs help with some chores in her yard. $10/hr.
4/13/15
Interested contact Nancy Chapman
(309) 452-7182.
POSITION TITLE
KENNEL
ASSISTANTS
FACULTY
EXTENSION
ASSISTANT (4-H)-
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Job and Internship Announcements
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POSITION TITLE
SOCIAL MEDIA
INTERNSHIP
WAREHOUSE
EXAMINER
GARDEN CENTER
JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
COMPANY
BRIEF INFORMATION
Illinois Corn
Marketing Board
Applications (please include a resume and writing sample)
are due on May 1, with interviews being held in
Bloomington, IL June 8-12, 2015. Selected interns will be
notified by July 1 and will begin their social media programs
on August 17. Students will be required to attend a midterm
meeting in Bloomington in September (date TBD) to
evaluate progress. Receipt of a final report by January 1,
2016 will conclude the internship.
USDA – Farm
Service Agency
An opening for a Field Warehouse Examiner in the
Northwest Indiana area. A Warehouse Examiner examines
and audits commodity warehouses for USDA regulatory
compliance. Commodity groups audited include grain,
cotton, peanuts and sugar. Selected candidate must have
ability to work around grain elevators and commodity
warehouses. The position involves 100% travel with approx.
50% overnight travel. All travel costs paid by USDA.
Position is a full time permanent federal government
position. Starting salary is $33,000-$39,000 with potential
of $60,000 at the end of two years. A Bachelors Degree in
Agriculture or Business related area. At least a 2.0
cumulative GPA required. Experience in agricultural
commodities a plus. Valued experience includes farm
management, crop production, grain storage management
and commodity marketing.
Lurvey Landscape
Supply and Garden
Center
Looking for the BEST of the BEST to join their TEAM!
Knowledge of green goods and hardscapes preferred...the
greatest attitude and willingness to serve the customer is a
must. http://www.lurveys.com/garden-center-jobopportunities. Seasonal Positions Available! Cashiers,
Sales, Aquatics, and Loaders. Looking for professional and
passionate individuals to strengthen our team and support
our "Everybody Serves" motto! Day, Night, and Weekend
shifts still open.
POSTED
DATE
CONTACT/DETAILED INFORMATION
4/08/15
Please contact Lindsay Mitchell at
lmitchell@ilcorn.org or 309-827-0912
Additional information on this internship experience.
Also see the Ag Job Bulletin Board for more
information.
3/30/15
Visit their website for more info: www.fsa.usda.gov.
Contact or send resume to Ned R. Bergman, Chief,
Examination Branch.
< Bergman@kcc.usda.gov >
PO Box 419205 Mail Stop 9148,
Kansas City, MO 64141, (816) 926-1518.
3/30/15
Apply in person or submit your resume at
http://www.lurveys.com/garden-center-jobopportunities
Our Garden Center is located at: 2550 East
Dempster Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, Phone
847-824-7411, Fax 847-824-8136.
Send email and your resume to
gardencenter@lurveys.com.
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POSITION TITLE
LANDSCAPE
DESIGNER
SMITHSONIAN
GARDENS 2015 FALL
INTERNSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
COMPANY
BRIEF INFORMATION
POSTED
DATE
CONTACT/DETAILED INFORMATION
3/30/15
Please send a cover letter, resume, and design
portfolio (e-version if available) to
INFO@KOKOBO.COM
Kokobo
A full time position open for a Landscape Designer to join
their wonderful team. Need someone who is proficient in
Auto CAD, MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint, Sketch-Up,
knowledge of Plant and Building materials.
Smithsonian
Gardens
Interns will learn skills in a broad range of horticultural
endeavors from SI's expert professional staff and can provide
a strong practical background to emerging professionals
hoping to enter the public gardening world. They accept
current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate
students studying horticulture, landscape architecture,
museum studies, or other related fields. Selection is based
on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and
available positions.
3/30/15
Further details about the internship and how to apply
can be found on our website
< http://www.gardens.si.edu/getinvolved/internships.html >.
Needed Immediately. Local work. Compensation is
negotiable.
3/23/15
Please leave message @ 309 256-0732
3/23/15
David’s phone number is (309) 838-4257.
www.davidslawncareservice.com.
PART-TIME CLASS A
CDL DRIVER
LAWN CARE
David’s Lawn
Care Service
Is looking for a person to assist with landscaping,
maintenance, lawn care. Owner David Hagler is willing to
teach this person everything he knows about the business.
FIELD OPERATIONS
Homestead Family
Farms, located in
central Kentucky
Is seeking dedicated, driven, and knowledgeable
professionals for Field Operations. Visit us at
www.homesteadfamilyfarms.net. Click on “Careers” at the
top of the page. To apply, simply click the logo on that page
and complete the application.
3/23/15
For more info see the Ag Job Bulletin Board. You
can submit it via fax, mail or email. You may also
contact Nancy Riley, HR Manager, directly at
nancy@homesteadfamilyfarms.net.
The Morton
Arboretum
Needs a Horticulturist to maintain assigned garden(s) or
collection(s) in excellent horticultural and aesthetic
condition. Ability to perform physically demanding work
outside in all conditions. Work well alone or as part of a
team.
3/23/15
See the Ag Job Bulletin Board for more information.
If interested please forward letter and resume or
application to < jobs@mortonarb.org >.
HORTICULTURIST 1
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