NDSU Temp-DREC Ranch Student Internship
North Dakota State University
Dickinson, ND
Full-time
Human Resources
Posted on November 24, 2024
This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position.
Description & Details:
The NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC), located in and around Dickinson, ND, is offering two (2) paid student internships for the fall and winter of 2024 for students studying and/or have an interest in livestock production, range and annual forage production and/or integrated systems. The DREC, established by the 1905 North Dakota Legislature, is a research location representative of the Missouri Plateau region. Research and Extension programs consist of agronomy, livestock, integrated crop and livestock systems, rangeland and horticulture. These 2024 internships will have flexible start/end dates that will depend upon the student's schedule. Students completing these internships will be supported if they wish to use the exerience for college credits toward their degree requirements. Housing would be available if needed.
Interns will be required to assist with animal husbandry and production, as well as range and annual forage production and will be involved with data collection on various projects currently being conducted by the DREC. Interns will also assist with the day to day needs of the DREC ranch, located near Manning, ND. Every effort will be made to ensure that the interns learn new areas of agricultural production and skills.
Applicant Qualifications:
The regular work schedule is from Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm with a minimum of a 30 minute lunch break and a rotating schedule for weekend work. Interns will be required to check in/out each day using the HCM web clock.
Advertised Pay:
The starting hourly rate is $15.00 with the potential of some overtime hours.
To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:
Please submit your cover letter and resume indicating your past experience and skills in agriculture and what you hope to gain through this internship to: DREC Director, Chris Augustin at chris.augustin@ndsu.edu and DREC ranch foreman, Garry Ottmar at garry.ottmar@ndsu.edu . Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
Employment Eligibility:
NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents . You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
Description & Details:
The NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC), located in and around Dickinson, ND, is offering two (2) paid student internships for the fall and winter of 2024 for students studying and/or have an interest in livestock production, range and annual forage production and/or integrated systems. The DREC, established by the 1905 North Dakota Legislature, is a research location representative of the Missouri Plateau region. Research and Extension programs consist of agronomy, livestock, integrated crop and livestock systems, rangeland and horticulture. These 2024 internships will have flexible start/end dates that will depend upon the student's schedule. Students completing these internships will be supported if they wish to use the exerience for college credits toward their degree requirements. Housing would be available if needed.
Interns will be required to assist with animal husbandry and production, as well as range and annual forage production and will be involved with data collection on various projects currently being conducted by the DREC. Interns will also assist with the day to day needs of the DREC ranch, located near Manning, ND. Every effort will be made to ensure that the interns learn new areas of agricultural production and skills.
Applicant Qualifications:
- Must be able to work with cattle and other livestock
- Must be able to use various types of farm/ranch equipment
- Be able to work outside for long periods of time
- Use varioius types of software and computer equipment
- Be able to work both independently and as a team member
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Be at least 18 years of age
The regular work schedule is from Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm with a minimum of a 30 minute lunch break and a rotating schedule for weekend work. Interns will be required to check in/out each day using the HCM web clock.
Advertised Pay:
The starting hourly rate is $15.00 with the potential of some overtime hours.
To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:
Please submit your cover letter and resume indicating your past experience and skills in agriculture and what you hope to gain through this internship to: DREC Director, Chris Augustin at chris.augustin@ndsu.edu and DREC ranch foreman, Garry Ottmar at garry.ottmar@ndsu.edu . Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
Employment Eligibility:
NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents . You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
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