Student Extension Intern

Purpose of Position:

This position assists LPTC Extension staff with planning planting and maintaining experiential learning gardens community education programming and office-related duties under the LPTC Extension: Strengthening Communities through Agriculture Health and Natural Resources Education grant. This position is grant-funded but may be continued contingent upon additional grant funding and satisfactory evaluation. Must be able to work independently and safely indoors and outdoors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual perennial and vegetable garden beds for planting;
• Weed and water gardens;
• Maintain hoop house structure and plantings;
• Utilize and maintain a variety of equipment used in gardening and landscaping;
• Harvest garden vegetables;
• Maintain LPTC Extension facilities;
• Assist with record keeping and program marketing;
• Assist with educational workshops.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must currently be enrolled in classes at LPTC;
• Must be seeking a degree in Environmental Science or Diversified Ag
• Must be in good academic standing;
• Have a genuine interest in agriculture natural resources or sustainable lifestyles;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent communication organizational and time management skills;
• Experience safely operating garden machinery;
• Knowledgeable of computers word processing and data collection;
• Knowledgeable of landscape and greenhouse management preferred but not required;
• Experience in carpentry or construction is helpful but not required;
• Must be reliable and adhere to work schedule;
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently at multiple locations;
• Be willing to participate in staff development training and workshops as directed;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors for extended lengths of time and in all weather conditions;
• Possess a valid drivers license and be able to be covered by the Tribes insurance
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening;
• Pass a background screening.

Condition of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can visit us online at to complete an online application and submit a cover letter current resume certified college transcripts and a letter of reference. Applicants can also submit a paper application cover letter current resume certified college transcripts and a letter of reference to the Director of Human Resources Little Priest Tribal College P.O. Box 270 Winnebago NE 68071 or email to .

*Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille large print audiotape American Sign Language etc.) should contact LPTC through the Federal Relay System at . Additionally program information may be made available in languages other than English.

At LPTC we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. Indian preference applies. All other applicants have equal employment opportunities irrespective of their race creed color religion national origin sex age marital status gender identity physical or mental disability orveteran status. LPTC will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. Arrangements for reasonable accommodation required by disabilities can be made by contacting the Human Resources Office.