H Youth Development Intern

Position: 4-H Youth Development Intern
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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.

The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department:

4H & Youth Development
* 4H Events Coordinator

Department's Website:

uada.edu

Summary of

Job Duties:

Interns will work with 4-H faculty and staff, assisting with educational programs and summer 4-H conferences/events, preparing communications materials and media relations, plus other duties as assigned.

Job Description

* Seeks information from mentors and colleagues regarding the history, purpose, and mission of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

* Works with 4-H Faculty and Staff to coordinate and implement educational program events and activities.

* 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 presentation.

* In some cases, the intern may identify and develop a value-added process, program or training tool that may be implemented within the current operations. This contribution should provide a substantial addition to the intern's resume as practical and applicable work experience.

* Internship is 12 weeks in the summer.

* Housing is provided at the Arkansas 4-H Center for minimal weekly fee.

Qualifications:

* Students must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited institution and possess a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale.

* Completed Freshman year of college by Summer 2026.

* 4-H experience desirable.

* Good organization and planning skills.

* Strong oral and written communication skills.

* Self-directed and self-motivated.

* Dependable.

* Ability to work in a team environment.

* Applicants may not currently be enrolled in the 4-H Program.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$12.50 hourly

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Letters of Recommendation, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Priscella Thomas-Scott, pthomas-scott

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a consistent,…