Extension Livestock​/Range Intern - Box Elder

Overview

You’ll join a team that values practical learning, stewardship, and strong community relationships. Work environments may include farms, gardens, natural areas, and community events, offering a dynamic and engaging experience. Flexible scheduling may be available depending on seasonal program needs. If you’re interested in agriculture, sustainability, or natural resource management, this internship offers a valuable pathway to explore those careers.

Program & Event Support

• Assist with planning and hosting Range Camp for Ag Teachers in June
• Assist with Sheep and Goat Workshops and Range Camp for Ag Teachers in June

Research & Evaluation

• Help establish Phragmites study sites and collect pre-grazing data
• Conduct pre/post surveys and follow-up evaluations

Education & Content Development

• Assist in writing fact sheets for Sheep and Goat Workshops

Minimum:

• Be an undergraduate student
• Have an interest in the Extension program
• Be dependable

Preferred:

• Have a understanding of Range/Grazing Management
• Be proficient in Word/Excel
• Be available to travel-occasionally overnight

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Answer the following questions within the application:
  • Are you comfortable working in wetland conditions (ie. bugs, heat, water)?
  • Do you feel comfortable around cattle?

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

15.00 per Hour

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

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