Extension Family & Consumer Science Intern - Washington County
Make a positive impact by supporting programs that strengthen both youth and families. This internship focuses on 4-H youth development and home and community education, offering hands-on experience in areas such as leadership development, nutrition, wellness, and family life. Interns will help deliver programs, develop educational materials, and engage with participants of all ages.
Our team fosters a welcoming and encouraging environment where interns are supported in learning and trying new things. You’ll gain experience working in both youth and community settings, with opportunities to collaborate, lead activities, and build professional skills. Flexible scheduling may be available depending on program needs. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in Extension, community education, community health, or family and consumer sciences.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and teach 4-H summer camps for youth (e.g., sewing, cooking, baking, personal finance, life skills, food preservation, etc.).
- Research and develop potential Family and Consumer Science classes for youth and adults (e.g., freezer meals, food preservation, adulting/life skills, etc.)
- Assist with social media content/marketing - create and schedule posts.
- Co-author one or more fact sheets or "Ask an Expert" articles.
- Help organize and prepare for two Extension sponsored conferences:
- Southern Utah Sewing and Textiles Conference
- Outdoor Odyssey 3-day Workshop
Qualifications
- Be an undergraduate student or planning to attend in the Fall
- Have an interest in the Extension program
- Be dependable