Minnesota Department of Agriculture · 4 hours ago
International Marketing Student Worker - Student Worker Para Professional
St Paul, MN
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17.84/hr - $20.89/hrThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking an International Marketing Student Worker to assist with agricultural marketing and international trade. The role involves supporting staff with research, developing marketing materials, and promoting international programs to Minnesota food and agricultural businesses.
AgricultureAgTechGovernment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist Ag Marketing and International staff with research and the development of marketing and export materials
Help promote Food Export Association and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) international programs to Minnesota food and agricultural businesses
Update company databases, collect and analyze export and market data, and write success stories that highlight the impact of Minnesota agriculture around the world
Support special projects led by the Food Export Association and MDA—building practical skills in research, communication, data analysis, and global marketing while contributing to real-world export initiatives
Qualification
Required
Completion of at least one year of post-secondary education with a major in agriculture, communications, international studies, economics, marketing, business management or a related field
Ability to communicate, influence and persuade a diverse audience both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency working with personal computers and software related to databases, spreadsheets, presentation and word processing. Internet and web search skills are essential
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment
To be eligible for an appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months
Students may be 'off' for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year
As a student you must be enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program
If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits
If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter
Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off
Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation
You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment
Must have the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check
It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency
The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only), Employment Reference Check, Conflict of Interest Review
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US
Preferred
Experience or coursework related to international business and/or agricultural business
Coursework or hands-on experience in data analysis, statistics, or research methods
Familiarity with data cleaning, organization, and basic statistical analysis
Ability to create charts, tables, and simple data visualizations (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
Company
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Minnesota Department of Agriculture is a government organisation that works on food supply, environment and agricultural economy.
Founded in 1919
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.82M2022-09-08Grant· $3.82M
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