OSU Extension Service Internship Program

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title OSU Extension Service Internship Program Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill positions in the Extension Service Internship Program for Oregon State University (OSU) Extension across Oregon.

An internship with Oregon State University's Extension Service offers a rewarding service-learning experience, in one of our 34 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 abroad 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

The anticipated hourly pay rate for this position is $15.05 hour.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self-Development

Position Duties

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 blog, with the support of the Assistant Extension 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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* Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study

* Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension…