The Kansas Department of Agriculture is offering an internship in our Communications and Public Relations team to help organize and assist in daily activities and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media and the public.
Agency Information: Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is the nation's first state department of agriculture. The agency is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector, including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The department is dedicated to providing support and assistance to make Kansas businesses successful and encouraging more farms, ranches and other agriculture business to expand in or relocate to Kansas.
Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
About the Position:
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Who can apply: Students going into their junior or senior year at an accredited college or university pursuing an advanced degree.
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time
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Work Schedule: Summer hours are limited to no more than 40 hours/week (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
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Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
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Disability Preference Eligible: Yes
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Search Keywords: Internship
Compensation: $15.78/hour
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Help develop and maintain social media content
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Provide project support to the Public Relations Director and Communications Director
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Take a lead role in the KDA Photo Contest
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Help maintain KDA website
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Provide support at events as needed (e.g., Kansas Ag Summit)
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Create, edit, and update promotional materials and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
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Provide administrative support for projects as needed for the Secretary and executive team
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Assist with front office customer service as needed.
Qualifications:
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Applicant should be going into their junior or senior year at an accredited college or university pursuing an advanced degree.
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Ag communications, journalism and marketing majors are preferred (not required).
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Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
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Knowledge of different social media platforms.
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Strong communication ability (oral and written).
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to meet deadlines.
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Creativity and problem-solving skills.
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Familiarity with video/photo editing preferred (not required).
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This position must perform routine office tasks such as sitting, reading, examining documents, and viewing a computer for long periods of time.
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Employee must have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at [email protected]
Recruiter Contact Information:
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Name: Alyssa Satterthwaite
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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: (785) 564-6713
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Fax: (785) 564-6777
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Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
Job Application Process:
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First Sign in or register as a New User.
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Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
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Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
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Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
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Unofficial Transcripts
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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Resume
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Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
