Rangeland-Wildlife Extension Intern

Rangeland-Wildlife Extension Intern

Location: Cache County, UT

Posting Date: 2 days ago (4/13/2026 1:15 PM)

Requisition :

Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time

Hours per Week: 20-29 hours a week

Salary: $15.00 an hour

Join USU Extension to gain hands‑on experience supporting applied research that directly benefits communities across Utah. In this internship, you’ll work alongside Extension Specialists who are subject matter experts turning research into practical, real‑world solutions. You’ll contribute to projects that address current challenges while building skills in areas such as data collection, analysis, and research communication.

Our team values curiosity, collaboration, and learning by doing. Interns are welcomed as contributing members of the team and are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and grow professionally. Work may include a combination of field, office, and occasional remote tasks, depending on the project. This is a great opportunity for students interested in research, Extension, or careers that connect science with community impact.

• Field work collecting data for wildlife surveys, both observer‑based and through technology (Autonomous Recording Units, Motion Cameras, and GPS‑Telemetry)
• Driving a USU vehicle
• Data Management – download, organize, backup, and manage field data
• Analysis – run summary and preliminary analyses on collected data and write short reports describing the results

• Undergraduate student
• Interest in the Extension program
• Dependable and independent worker
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a USU vehicle, including a four‑wheel drive pickup
• Experience with four‑wheel‑drive vehicles

Along with the online application, attach:

• Resume
• Cover letter

$15.00 an hour

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoor work occurs in office, event, or public spaces with weather protection but not always temperature control. Outdoor work may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold, limited shelter, noise, vibrations, and respiratory irritants. Tasks may require bending, crawling, or crouching, lifting or pulling up to 50 pounds, and walking or standing for extended periods.

Utah State University is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and ensuring equal access for individuals with disabilities. For further information regarding non‑discrimination policies, please visit the University’s website.