Student Intern - Cooperative Extension

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PT NON EXEMPT STUDENT - 610105 Frankfort, KY, US

TITLE:Student Intern

DEPARTMENT:Cooperative Extension Program

REPORTS TO:
Internship Host

CLASSIFICATION:Temporary Part-Time (12 Weeks)

EFFECTIVE DATE:ASAP

STANDARD

WORK HOURS:

10 - 20 hours per week

LOCATION
:
As assigned

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time, Temporary

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Student Intern provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience within the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program. The 12-week internship provides experiential learning opportunities across multiple Extension disciplines, including Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Resource Development, and 4-H Youth Development.

The Student Intern works with Extension professionals to support educational programming, outreach activities, applied research, demonstrations, program evaluations, and community-based initiatives. The internship is designed to provide practical experience and professional development for students interested in Cooperative Extension, public service, education, agriculture, and community-based programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Extension agents and specialists with the planning, coordination, and delivery of educational programs and outreach activities.
• Support the implementation of Extension events, including youth summer camps, field days, workshops, community programs, and other educational activities.
• Develop and contribute to educational and outreach materials, including newsletters, fact sheets, social media content, presentations, and other communications.
• Participate in applied research, demonstrations, and program evaluations, including data collection and basic data analysis.
• Support routine farm operations, including crop and livestock management, when applicable to the assigned internship.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for Extension programs, events, meetings, and activities.
• Engage with diverse audiences, including youth, families, farmers, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Attend professional meetings, trainings, seminars, and other activities designed to enhance understanding of Cooperative Extension systems and career pathways.
• Maintain weekly activity logs and complete a final report or presentation summarizing internship activities and experiences.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

• Previous experience or demonstrated interest in Cooperative Extension, community engagement, agriculture, youth programming, education, or related areas.
• Interest in careers involving public service, education, outreach, agriculture, community development, or related fields.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and electronic communication tools.
• Ability to learn and apply basic data collection, recordkeeping, and data management practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with Extension professionals, University personnel, community members, youth, families, farmers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to participate in both office-based and field-based activities.
• Demonstrated dependability, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
• Academic interest in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, youth development, community development, education, natural resources, or a related field.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to participate in office, community, and field-based activities.
• Effective communication and organizational…