[MPWG] Non-timber forest products position in western North Carolina

[Jeanine Davis]

JOB TITLE:  Non-timber Forest Products Extension Assistant
 
POSITION: Extension Assistant 
Position is in the program of Dr. Jeanine Davis in the Department of
Horticultural Science at NC State University 
 
POSITION LOCATION:  Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension
Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, North Carolina 28759
 
SALARY: $30,000 with full benefits, including health insurance (*this is an
EPA position)

JOB OPEN DATE: June 18, 2010 or until suitable candidate is found
 
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: until a suitable candidate is
identified.
 
PROPOSED HIRE DATE: July 6, 2010
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a time-limited, full-time, 12
month position for one year with possibility of renewal for up to four
months contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance. It
will be the responsibility of this employee to help design, develop, and
implement a program to assist the non-timber forest products industry in
western North Carolina.  This position will also provide assistance to
non-timber forest products projects funded by the Western North Carolina
Forest Producers Project (see
http://www.landofsky.org/planning/p_working_lands.html). The position will
be housed at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
in Mills River, NC. Responsibilities of this position will include providing
information, group facilitation, and technical and marketing advice to local
producer groups focused on non-timber forest products, organizing workshops
that will benefit the producer groups, reviewing and expanding existing
inventories of forest products buyers and western North Carolina production
capacity, and participating in project dissemination efforts by preparing
reports, delivering presentations, and preparing outreach materials.
Outreach materials will include traditional print and internet based
methods, e.g., Twitter, Facebook, websites, and blogs.  An end of project
survey will also be conducted and a report written.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in a related
field, although a master’s degree is preferred. Some experience with
non-timber forest products and knowledge of the industry is necessary.
Experience with a similar type project would be highly desirable. Excellent
organizational, interpersonal, computer, and writing skills are required.
Applicant should enjoy and be comfortable with communicating with a diverse
group of people on the phone, one on one, and in front of groups. The
applicant should be capable of producing and giving professional reports and
presentations. The applicant must be willing to travel across western North
Carolina. Travel will sometimes include evenings and on weekends. The
applicant must be capable of doing all the described activities with a
minimum of supervision. 
 
APPLICATIONS: Applicants should apply through the NC State University Job
site at
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=12773
01385593. Search for the position under “Horticultural Science”.  Applicants
should include a cover letter that details one’s interest, experience, and
qualifications relating to this position; a curriculum vita; unofficial
copies of transcripts (if last degree was obtained within the past ten
years); and names and contact information for three references.  When that
process is completed, please send an email to Jeanine_Davis at ncsu.edu stating
that you have submitted an application.

To learn more about the program of Dr. Jeanine Davis, visit
http://ncherb.org.  You can access her other websites, blog, Facebook, and
Twitter accounts from there.

*Exempt from State Personnel Act
 
NC State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
process should contact the above listed individual.



Jeanine M. Davis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
Department of Horticultural Science
North Carolina State University
Email: Jeanine_Davis at ncsu.edu
Websites:  http://ncherb.org
http://ncspecialtycrops.org
http://ncorganic.org
Blog:  http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/JeanineNCSU 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Jeanine-Davis/1442912228 
Address: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center
455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759
Phone:  828-684-3562   
FAX:  828-684-8715



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