Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources4-H Intern Duchesne County
Duchesne, UT - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Support programs that connect youth development with agriculture and natural resource education. This internship provides hands-on experience delivering 4-H programming alongside agricultural and environmental outreach efforts helping youth and community members build skills in areas such as leadership agriculture and stewardship of natural resources.
Youll work with a supportive team that values experiential learning mentorship and strong community relationships. Interns can expect a mix of youth engagement field-based experiences and program support activities. Work may take place in classrooms community spaces and outdoor settings with some flexibility in scheduling based on program needs. This is a great opportunity for students interested in working with youth while gaining experience in agriculture or natural resources.
Responsibilities
Program & Event Support
- Assist with planning coordination and delivery of Agriculture & Natural Resources and 4-H programs (workshops field days youth activities)
Community Outreach & Partnerships
- Support Extension outreach and engagement efforts by building relationships with community members youth and agricultural stakeholders and promoting available programs and resources
Research & Evaluation
- Collect compile and analyze program data to evaluate outcomes and impacts including administering surveys maintaining records and contributing to Extension reports
Education & Content Development
- Assist with field-based agricultural education and problem-solving including irrigation management forage production and integrated pest management (grasshoppers)
Professional Development & Other Duties
- Provide technical assistance to agricultural producers by supporting hay and soil sampling efforts coordinating sample submission and sharing research-based recommendations
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Be an undergraduate student
- Have an interest in the Extension program
- Be dependable
- Have access to reliable transportation to and from the job site
Preferred:
- Agriculture degree path
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
- Answer the follwoing question within the application:
- This internship requires regular in-person/on-site work in Duchesne Utah (approximately 3 hours southeast of the Logan campus). Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) walking bending stooping kneeling and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing repetitive hand motions and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29800 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season.The Aggies long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in womens volleyball three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in womens soccer conference championships and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or.
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Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring promotion transfer or termination based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race color religion sex familial status disability national origin source of income sexual orientation or gender identity. Additionally the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.
In all circumstances Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Matthew Pinner Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office Old Main Rm. 401D 1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322 | Cody Carmichael Title IX Coordinator Old Main Rm. 402D 1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322 |
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About Company
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's only land grant institution, serving over 28,000 students in Logan and around the state at Statewide Campuses, as well as at USU Eastern. Known for its robust and cutting edge research, Utah State challenges students to pursue academic ... View more