Intern Program
The Extension Summer Intern Program allows college students to work in a professional role in one of our County or State Extension Offices for 12 weeks during the summer. By working closely with County Extension Agents or Extension Specialists, students learn if Extension is a career they would like to pursue upon graduation. The program's success is enhanced by the inclusion of a diverse group of students, some who have prior knowledge of our programs and some who do not.
The Summer Intern Program includes these features:
1. There is a County Extension Office in every county in
2. Extension professionals work in the areas of Family & Consumer Sciences, Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, and Community & Economic Development. Interns are assigned to an area according to their backgrounds and interests.
3. Our interns have had a variety of majors. Family and Consumer Science and Agriculture majors are needed for working in these two areas, however, the 4-H Youth Development positions do not have a required major. An interest and desire to work with young people is most important. Some of our students working in this area have had majors in education, social work, recreation, public relations, and psychology.
4. Interns learn first-hand if Extension is a career they would like to pursue. Many of our current County Extension Agents were at one time Summer Interns.
5. Typical summer intern pay is $1,700 per month.
7. Interns must have completed at least four semesters (sophomore or junior status). Preference is given to juniors and seniors.
8. Depending on their placement, the interns’ roles will vary greatly. Interns can expect that as part of their professional role they may be interacting a great deal with the public, giving presentations, taping radio programs, writing newsletters or news articles, attending one week of 4-H Camp, and participating in Extension-sponsored meetings and field days.