Hardwoods Development Council Intern - Harrisburg (College)

Are you a college student eager to engage in a thrilling internship at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture that will provide an exciting learning opportunity for students to gain insight and assist in activities directed towards our mission to encourage, protect, and promote agriculture throughout the Commonwealth?

If you have an interest in public service and want to gain valuable work experience that may be used toward a career after graduation, apply now!

As an Intern, you will perform tasks associated with marketing and educational outreach programs and will include market research, compiling data, creating reports, participating in WoodMobile educational events, disseminating information, updating documents and publications, assist in designing surveys and tabulating the results, effectively perform voice and electronic correspondence, general office work and file management.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time internship that will last from 5/1/2025 through 8/29/2025
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Current FULL-TIME enrollment in a bachelor's degree or advanced degree program in one of the following majors:
  • Environmental Studies/Other
  • Communications
  • Marketing
• An approved major course which includes a qualifying 24 credit hours of study in the physical, biological and environmental sciences may be acceptable.
• Freshman year completed
• Good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher)
• Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.