AgCorps Organics, Apiary, Nursery Specialist
Montana Department of Agriculture
ApplyOpportunity summary
Term length
1/13/2025 - 11/21/2025
Application window
5/1/2024 - 12/15/2024
Location
Helena, Montana
Hourly pay equivalent
$13.60
Project summary
Corps Members will engage young Americans in outreach and education around pollinators and invasive species in the state to encourage community members to become better stewards of the land.
Opportunity description
Corps Members will create educational and outreach materials for apiary, organics, and Cooperative Agricultural Pests Survey (CAPS) programs, distribute educational and outreach materials to the public and stakeholders, create and conduct client survey for Organics program, collect and utilize crop and acreage statistics, and assist with Organics data transfer project.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Healthcare
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
- Child care
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
High school diploma. Valid driver's license. writing and record keeping skills. public speaking and communication skills. basic computer software knowledge (design and editing). data collection and interpretation skills.
Preferred qualifications
Knowledge or willingness to learn about invasive species, honeybees, and organics in Montana.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Biodiversity protection and restoration
- Urban agriculture
- Marketing and outreach
- Environmental education and training
Work environment
- Individual placement
- Urban
- Traveling
- Indoor
- Outdoor