Summer Internship- UI Extension - Bannock County; Pocatello FCS​/Smart Idaho Community Inst

Summer Internship- UI Extension
- Bannock County (Pocatello) FCS/Eat Smart Idaho Community Instructor

Position Title Summer Internship- UI Extension
- Bannock County (Pocatello) FCS/Eat Smart Idaho Community Instructor

Location

Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department Eastern District

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Pay Range 17.00

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Work Schedule Summary This position is expected to start May 25 and end 10 weeks later. Maximum of 400 hours, to be completed by December 31, 2026. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. No work will be performed on University of Idaho observed holidays – Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July
4).

The intern will work with Jenifer Reader, Associate Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Eat Smart Idaho District 4 Administrator and Becky Woodhouse, Eat Smart Idaho District 4 Coordinator.

• Providing education and support in the program areas of health, nutrition, food safety, science and technology to youth and adult audiences.
• Promoting and teaching FCS /Eat Smart Idaho classes and programs to youth and adults: working with team to design, plan, and run activities/programs; helping set up, teach, and coordinate activities; assisting in tracking and maintaining inventory and supplies; helping gather supplies needed for activities; promoting programs at community events, through print and social media.
• Assisting in conducting evaluation: assisting participants in completing evaluation surveys as directed by faculty/staff; completing required reporting paperwork and entering collected data to the FCS educator.
• Assisting in FCS /4-H projects: developing social media posts for Facebook and other websites; assisting team in providing resources for healthy living projects; providing support for additional projects.
• Contributing to team effort: participating in meetings and training; contributing to the team as directed; accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Preparing an internship experience final report and submitting it to the FCS Extension Educator and UI Extension Director at the end of the internship.

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• Must have completed a minimum of 12 credits within the last year (these 12 credits may come from high school dual enrollment credits) at one of the following eight Idaho public universities or colleges (private Idaho universities or colleges do not qualify) and are currently enrolled in a degree‑seeking program. Priority will be given to University of Idaho student applicants.
  • University of Idaho
  • Idaho State University
  • Boise State University
  • Lewis-Clark State College
  • College of Southern Idaho
  • College of Western Idaho
  • College of Eastern Idaho
  • North Idaho College
• Experience collaborating with team members or external partners
• Experience producing written materials (e.g., reports, summaries, or correspondence)
• Experience delivering verbal presentations or sharing information in group settings
• Proficiency using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email

• Must have the ability to travel to multiple work sites. University will follow applicable policies if personal vehicle is used, which may include reimbursement at a pre‑established rate.
• Completed coursework in Education, Science, Human Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food Safety, Food Science, Nutrition, or other relevant subject areas.
• Comfortable working with the public and volunteers (youth and adults).
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently.
• Experience answering phones, responding to email, and communicating through social media.

• Ability to transport supplies and equipment to multiple program sites.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.