Job Description

Analysts work alongside other NCGrowth staff to provide technical assistance to community leaders, business owners, policymakers, and anchor institution leaders in order to create good jobs and new wealth in economically distressed communities. Since 2012, analysts have helped hundreds of NCGrowth clients.
Analysts are temporary employees located in South Carolina and are recent graduates or current graduate or PhD students in Agriculture, Business Administration, Marketing & Communications, Education/Instructional Design and other disciplines. This is a remote position; however, we are currently seeking analysts to travel to clients in South Carolina 2-3 times over the course of the projects. Work will start in November 2025.
Examples of Past Projects:

• Natural Haircare Product Line Marketing & Social Media Plan
• Forestry and farm management plans
• Manufacturing process improvement study
• Financial modelling, business plans, marketing and communication plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), HR policies, etc. for small rural businesses
• Connect small farmers to grocery chains and other institutional buyers
• Analyze purchasing data to improve institutional procurement processes
• Cultural and agritourism development

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Valid Drivers License.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Professional experience in:

• Agribusiness, Forestry, Natural Resource Management
• Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship
• Marketing and Communications, Social Media, Digital Marketing
• Education/Instructional Design/Learning Sciences

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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