Ag Development & Marketing Division Internship Opportunity
2/5/2010
Spring /Summer, 2010, internship
Focus: International Market Development
The Ag Development and Marketing Division, in cooperation with the Western U.S.
Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA), has received a U.S. Department of
Agriculture grant to support an intern at the Oregon Department of Agriculture
to assist with the department’s commitment to expand export markets for Oregon
food and agricultural companies.
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Activities will include, but are not limited to:
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Recruiting for ongoing and upcoming International assistance programs.
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Identify and develop a research project for an Oregon industry sector.
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Assist with agency’s education & outreach for export development.
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Assist with marketing of state and WUSATA programs to Oregon industry.
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Assist with activity development to address industry sector barriers to export.
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Assist activity management of ongoing export development activities.
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Coordinate the writing and transmission of export trade leads to industry.
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Assist the Division with updating our exporters database, contact lists and
Internet listings.
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Cataloging digital images and other media related to International marketing
efforts.
Office Location:
Food Innovation Center
1207 NW Naito Pkwy. Suite 104
Portland, OR 97209
Qualifications: Must be a student, or within six months of graduation,
Must be a U.S. citizen or have a visa that permits the individual to work.
Experience in Communications and Digital Media is highly desirable.
Compensation: $10-$15 per hour.
Minimum commitment of 3-6 months, 24 hours per week, with some flexibility for
additional hours up to full time.
Please submit a cover letter and résumé by March 1, 2010 to:
Karla Valness, Office Manager
Oregon Department of Agriculture
agmarket@oda.state.or.us
Interviews will be scheduled late March.
WUSATA prohibits discrimination in its program on the basis of race, color,
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, or marital or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to
all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for
communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.)
should contact the WUSATA Executive Director at (360) 693-3373. |
