Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | PG194231TM |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 17JBB15 |
| Position Type | Temporary |
| Essential Job Duties | This position will promote Math, Science, Technology and Education in K-12 classrooms representing NC State University and USDA’s AgDiscovery program and provide overnight camp counselor services. The camp dates will be 6/17/24-6/28/24.. The AgDiscovery Program is an outreach program to help students explore careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, plant pathology and much more. The expected benefits of this type of program are: 1. Increased understanding of the various career opportunities in agricultural sciences for students. 2. Exposure of a larger population of under-represented students to careers in agricultural sciences. 3. A new realization and appreciation of the importance of agricultural sciences on a national and global scale for students. 4. Increased numbers of students entering the agricultural sciences program at North Carolina State University. 5. Increased variety of students entering the disciplines of agricultural science. AgDiscovery at North Carolina State University is a two-week summer outreach program. The program targets current rising 9th-12th grade students from across the country who have displayed an interest in animal science, entomology, botany, and food safety. Rising 9th-12th grade students are determined to be the most appropriate level for AgDiscovery participation at North Carolina State University based upon factors including student safety and requisite skills, and knowledge and experience necessary for success in the program. Knowledge will be obtained through a series of workshops on and off campus. Hands-on experience will be provided through labs, workshops, and site visits. The North Carolina State University program goals and objectives are to: 1. Increase awareness of career opportunities and possibilities in agricultural sciences such as botany, crop science, entomology, horticulture, and plant pathology; 2. Provide hands-on training in agricultural sciences This will be the sixteenth year USDA-APHIS is sponsoring the AgDiscovery program at North Carolina State University. It is a benefit to both USDA and North Carolina State University to provide education and career opportunity for students interested in the field of agriculture. Camp counselors reside on campus in an assigned dorm room to supervise a group of 16 students ages 15-17. Position requires helping with camp check-in and departures, planning and implementing a variety of social and recreational activities, and acting as role models representing NC State University and USDA’s AgDiscovery program. Counselors will need to ensure that campers respect university, camp property, and follow rules for living in a residence hall. Counselors will need to be able to lead, take directions, be responsible and collaborate with peers as well as be enthusiastic, have initiative, and have a passion for agricultural sciences. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences. |
| Is Time Limited | No |
| If Yes, Appointment Length |
Department Information
| Job City & State | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|
| Department | The Science House |
System Information
| Classification Title | Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional |
|---|---|
| Working Title | 2024 Ag Discovery Camp Counselor |
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