Minnesota Organic Conference Student Worker

This position will assist staff in the preparation, promotion, and execution of the annual Minnesota Organic Conference. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting program staff with conference publications; including save the date postcard, registration brochure, program, posters, and conference slideshow.
• Assisting program staff with conference registration.
• Supporting staff with event logistics. 
• Coordinating onsite tasks and participating in the event.  
• Supporting and summarizing data collection from attendees and sponsors at the event.

Must be available for reasonable travel, including some evening, and overnights. 

This position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework part of the time.  

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Completion of at least one year of post-secondary education with a major in communications, agriculture, food science, economics, marketing, environmental studies, business management, or a related field. 

Ability to communicate, influence and persuade a diverse audience both orally and in writing. 

Strong interpersonal, customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

Proficiency working with personal computers and software related to databases, spreadsheets, presentation and word processing is essential. Internet and web search skills are essential. 

The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.

Student Worker eligibility status:
To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or coursework in agriculture with a focus on sustainable and/or organic practices.  

Experience or coursework related to surveys, statistics, and/or market research. 

A strong working knowledge of food and agricultural issues, trends, and technologies through coursework, past work experience, or from having an agriculture background. 

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to lit and move objects up to 50 pounds.