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Company |
Type |
Farmers Market & Direct Marketing Research
Marketing Services Division
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service |
Paid Internship |
Title |
Deadline |
Special Project Assignment |
N/A |
Qualification |
| A student with strong writing skills, a modest amount of SAS/SPSS experience, and some understanding of surveys and research. U.S. citizenship required. |
Job Details |
Here is your chance to learn valuable skills and to contribute to an official USDA publication. Spend your summer in Washington D.C. in this unique, paid internship that will involve writing up the results of research on retail demand for locally-grown cut flowers. Graduate students are particularly encouraged to apply. Please submit a resume and writing sample to:
Primary Contact:
Debra Tropp, Branch Chief
Farmers Market and Direct Marketing Research
Marketing Services Division
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Phone: 202-720-8326
E-mail: Debra.Tropp@usda.gov
Secondary Contact:
Errol Bragg, Director of Marketing Services Division
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Phone: 202-720-8317
E-mail: Errol.Bragg@usda.gov
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Company |
Type |
FarmTek Engineering Services & Products Co. |
Job |
Title |
Deadline |
National Account Manager |
N/A |
Qualification |
| Applicants must have the ability to develop business through a
combination of methods that include: research; lead generation; networking with new and existing customers; building long-term customer satisfaction, retention and relationships. Active listening skills, a desire to help customers solve problems and an inquisitive nature will ensure a candidate's success in this position. Intelligence, enthusiasm and a proven record of prior success in sales are required, as well as superior customer service skills and the
ability to comfortably work with clients over the telephone. |
Job Details |
A typical day as a National Account Manager involves approximately 40
inbound phone contacts with both prospective and existing customers.
The objective during these calls is to provide the customer with a
complete solution to his or her needs, by actively listening and
asking questions appropriate to the situation, ensuring that his or
her true requirements are met.
The dynamic individual we seek will accomplish this through returning
customer calls in a timely fashion, being a well-organized self
starter and having the determination for growth and success within our
fast-paced organization. Our multiple catalog companies serve the
agricultural, horticultural, equine and building communities, both
nationally and worldwide.
Compensation:
Base pay and commissions; total compensation can range from $60,000 to
more than $100,000. Competitive benefits package including medical,
dental, 401(k), profit sharing and product discounts.
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:
Fax: 1-888-457-8887
Mail: FarmTek, Attn: HR Dept.
1395 John Fitch Blvd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
Visit:
www.FarmTek.com or www.Esapco.com
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Company |
Type |
Food for Maine's Future |
Internship |
Title |
Deadline |
Intern |
Rolling |
Qualification |
| A basic understandin gof the threats posed by genetic engineering and the importance of a sustainable local food system or a strong willingness to learn is required. Grassroots organizing and/or farming experience is desirable. Ideal candidates will be well organized, self-starting, flexible and able to work independently. Internships will be based in Unity at our office or in the Maine Center for Food Sovereignty upon completion. We may be able to consider other locations in Maine for the right candidate. |
Job Details |
Internships with group that seeks to protect Maine's farmers and the environment from corporate control.
To apply please visit www.democracyinaction.org or Click Here to view in pdf format.
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Company |
Type |
USDA |
Internship |
Title |
Deadline |
General Internship Information |
N/A |
Qualification |
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Job Details |
For information on the USDA's internship opportunities, please visit www.usda.gov.
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University of Connecticut |
