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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">JOB TITLE: </FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">Non-timber Forest Products Extension Assistant</FONT>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">POSITION:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> Extension Assistant </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">Position is in the program of Dr. Jeanine Davis in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University </FONT>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">POSITION LOCATION:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, North Carolina 28759</FONT></P>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">SALARY:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> $30,000 with full benefits, including health insurance (*this is an EPA position)</FONT>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">JOB OPEN DATE:</FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">June 18, 2010 or until suitable candidate is found</FONT>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> until a suitable candidate is identified.</FONT>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">PROPOSED HIRE DATE:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> July 6, 2010</FONT>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">POSITION DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> 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 </FONT><A HREF="http://www.landofsky.org/planning/p_working_lands.html"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">http://www.landofsky.org/planning/p_working_lands.html</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">). The position will be housed at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River, NC. Responsibilities of this position will include</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> 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,</FONT> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">r</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">eviewing 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. </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">An end of project survey will also be conducted and a report written.</FONT></P>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">QUALIFICATIONS:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> 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. </FONT></P>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">APPLICATIONS:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> Applicants should apply through the NC State University Job site at </FONT><A HREF="https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1277301385593"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1277301385593</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">. 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 </FONT><A HREF="mailto:Jeanine_Davis@ncsu.edu"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">Jeanine_Davis@ncsu.edu</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman"> stating that you have submitted an application.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">To learn more about the program of Dr. Jeanine Davis, visit </FONT><A HREF="http://ncherb.org"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">http://ncherb.org</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">. You can access her other websites, blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts from there.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">*Exempt from State Personnel Act</FONT>
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<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">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.</FONT></P>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Jeanine M. Davis</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, Ph.D.</FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Associate Professor and Extension Specialist</FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Department of Horticultural Science</FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">North Carolina State University</FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Email:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Jeanine_Davis@ncsu.edu</FONT>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Websites:</FONT></B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT> <A HREF="http://ncherb.org"><U></U><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://ncherb.org</FONT></U></A>
<BR><A HREF="http://ncspecialtycrops.org"><U></U><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://ncspecialtycrops.org</FONT></U></A>
<BR><A HREF="http://ncorganic.org"><U></U><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://ncorganic.org</FONT></U></A>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Blog:</FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT><A HREF="http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com</FONT></U></A>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Twitter:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT><A HREF="http://twitter.com/JeanineNCSU"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://twitter.com/JeanineNCSU</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Facebook:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT><A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/people/Jeanine-Davis/1442912228"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://www.facebook.com/people/Jeanine-Davis/1442912228</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Address:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">M</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">ountain</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Hort</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">icultural</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Crops Research & Extension C</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">enter</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">455 Research Drive,</FONT> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Mills River</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, NC 287</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">59</FONT>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Phone:</FONT><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"></FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> 828-684-3562 </FONT><B> <FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">FAX:</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"></FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">828-684-8715</FONT>
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