Extension Horticulture Education and Research Intern - Iron

Position: Extension Horticulture Education and Research Intern - Iron County

Overview

Support programs that strengthen agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, and forestry across Utah. This internship provides hands-on experience assisting with research-based education and outreach, connecting university knowledge with real-world applications for producers, land managers, and communities. Interns will gain exposure to fieldwork, program delivery, and problem-solving in diverse agricultural and natural resource settings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the coordination and implementation of Iron County Master Gardener programs, including event support and volunteer engagement.
• Assist with the collection, organization, and basic analysis of horticultural research data to support four different new and ongoing projects.
• Support the maintenance and management of research plots and demonstration gardens, including those used for the Iron County Junior Master Gardener program and county Water Wise Demonstration Garden.
• Develop practical skills in plant diagnostics by helping identify plant health issues and contributing to public diagnostic services during the weekly plant diagnostics lab.
• Plan and deliver hands-on educational activities and lessons for youth participating in the Junior Master Gardener program and horticulture summer camps.

Qualifications

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

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"
• Answer the following questions within the application:
  • This internship requires regular in-person/on-site work in Cedar City, Utah (approximately 5 hours south of the Logan campus). Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
  • Do you have experience in an horticulture or agriculture related field?
  • What experience, if any, do you have teaching and working with children and youth?

** Document size may not exceed 10 MB.*
* Advertised Salary

$20.00 per Hour

ADA

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.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's 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 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 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  season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference…