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2010 Interns Share Their Experiences

September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

22 AgSci students did their internships in the spring or summer of 2010, and they shared their adventures and advice with other students on September 28.  The six returning interns who presented to the whole group represented the variety of options available to AgSci students, from lab and field research to one-of-a-kind international experiences.

Marlene developed an extension program for ZZ2 farm in South Africa

Marlene developed an extension program for ZZ2 farm in South Africa

Jeff spent the summer in Ithaca with the NRCS

Jeff spent the summer in Ithaca with the NRCS

After the presentations, students had the opportunity to talk to the returning interns about their internships and the process of setting up and completing an internship.  Though not all of the returning interns wanted to continue their careers in the field they interned in, all of them attested to the importance of hands-on experience.  Great work, guys!

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REMINDER: Thursday, 10/29: Internship Planning Event

October 28, 2009 By 1 Comment

On Thursday October 29 the major will host the first internship planning event for all Ag Sciences students. This is a new effort to support the internship search process. Although specifically targeting juniors who have just one season remaining to complete the requirement, this casual, fun event will be open to all students in the major. Additionally, we’ll have a sendoff event in late spring 2010 for all students who have secured internships. 

WHAT:       Fall Internship Planning Event
WHERE:     Emerson 135
WHEN:       10/29, 4:45 to 6: 45 p.m.
WHY:          Finding an internship and understanding the requirements (including the Ag Sciences learning contract) can feel overwhelming. This session is meant to provide more information on how to use the resources at Cornell and how to make the learning contract work for you. Returning interns and fellow Ag Sciences students will be available to share their experience and support you in thinking about this process.

**DINNER PROVIDED** Raffle for gift certificate to the Cornell Store!

PROGRAM
4:45 to 5:30 p.m.       Presentation by Jennifer DeRosa, Associate Director of CALS Career Development Center on resumes, interviewing, CALS internship search tools
5:30 to 6:15 p.m.       Short presentations by returning Ag Sciences interns
6:15 to 6:45 p.m.        Rotating small group conversation about internship experiences

 

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Internships: Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY (NOFA-NY)

September 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

DESIGN INTERN
Primary Responsibilities: Provide design support to marketing and promotional efforts to an exciting and innovative non-profit organization
Specific Tasks/Duties:
1. Design and create display materials for outreach program.
2. Develop profiles of local farms, take photos, develop and post content to website.
3. Develop posters of local farmers.
4.  Work on brochure, website, merchandise and signage development.
Internship Information: This is an unpaid internship. The duration of the internship is a minimum of (3) months, but may be extended if the intern wishes. The time requirements per week are between 4 and 10 hours, and days and times are flexible.

POLICY INTERN
Primary Responsibilities: Assist Policy Coordinator and Executive Director with policy development for the organic farming movement in NY State.
Specific Tasks/Duties:
1. Modify existing and/or create new database of political contacts.
2. Modify existing and/or create new database of media contacts for press releases.
3. Write or research position papers for existing political resolutions.
4. Write or assist with weekly press releases.
Internship Information: This is an unpaid internship. The duration of the internship is a minimum of (3) months, but may be extended if the intern wishes. The time requirements per week are between 4 and 10 hours, and days and times are flexible.

TO APPLY: Please send an email with a resume and cover letter or email interest letter to Nancy Apolito, Human Resource Manager (nancy@nofany.org).

NOFA-NY is a statewide non-profit organization of consumers, gardeners, farmers, and businesses established in 1983 to create a sustainable regional food system which is ecologically sound and economically viable. Through demonstration and education, NOFA promotes land stewardship, organic food production, and local marketing. NOFA-NY brings consumers and farmers closer together to make high quality organic food available to all people.

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