Extension Student Intern

Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for multiple part-time (a maximum of 40 hours per week during the summer break) Extension Student Intern positions for the OSU Extension Service Offices across Oregon. 

An internship with Oregon State University’s Extension Service offers a rewarding service-learning experience, in one of our 35 Extension offices across Oregon and allows you to gain valuable skills and knowledge that will benefit you in your academic program and in your future career.

 

Our paid interns:

• Have a unique, community-based learning opportunity
• Learn about the Extension Service and our land grant mission
• Have the opportunity to be a valued team member and contribute to programming by sharing their new perspectives and diverse ideas and energy
• Learn while they co-create impactful solutions that will be delivered locally and directly to beneficiaries

While traditional alignment between academic majors such as Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, Public Health, and Education exist, we encourage students from a broad range of programs of study to apply to our internships.

 

The Extension Student Internship Program may be of interest to students with:

• An interest in possibly pursuing an Extension career
• A desire to serve others and a genuine interest in people
• The ability to lead, teach, motivate and communicate effectively
• The motivation to continue learning and growing professionally
• The desire and ability to work as a team member
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

An Extension Student Intern:

• Works with Extension program and office staff to coordinate and implement hands-on, educational program events and activities.
• Participates in meetings where local issues are identified and prioritized, and program results and plans are discussed.
• Assists in preparations for planned events and activities by gathering information, assembling materials, contacting participants, and soliciting support from external sources. As appropriate, conducts the teaching, training, or other program presentations.
• Seeks information from mentors and colleagues regarding the history, purpose and mission of the Oregon State University Extension Service.
• In some cases, may identify and develop a value-added process, program, or training tool that may be implemented within the hosting unit’s current operations. This contribution should provide a substantial addition to the intern’s resume as practical and applicable work experience.
• Maintains a log, blog, or journal, as outlined by the Internship Coordinator, outlining internship experiences in order to complete the required record of internship. Completes and submits record of internship at the conclusion of the internship.

Required Qualifications:

• Interns must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have good organization and planning skills, and be able to demonstrate effective project coordination, facilitation, and implementation based on past work or school experiences.
• Must possess deductive reasoning skills and be able to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving.
• Must have a personal commitment to working with diverse clientele and colleagues.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications: 

• Experience working with volunteers and youth is preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

To review posting and apply, go to: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/150012

Apply to posting, P10710SE. Closes 4/15/2024. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.