Extension Horticulture and Agriculture Intern - Grand

Position: Extension Horticulture and Agriculture Intern - Grand County
Location: Moab

Overview

Support programs that strengthen agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, and forestry across Utah. This internship provides hands-on experience assisting with research-based education and outreach, connecting university knowledge with real-world applications for producers, land managers, and communities. Interns will gain exposure to fieldwork, program delivery, and problem-solving in diverse agricultural and natural resource settings.

You'll join a team that values practical learning, stewardship, and strong community relationships. Work environments may include farms, gardens, natural areas, and community events, offering a dynamic and engaging experience. Flexible scheduling may be available depending on seasonal program needs. If you're interested in agriculture, sustainability, or natural resource management, this internship offers a valuable pathway to explore those careers.

This job is in person in Moab, Utah.

Responsibilities

Research & Evaluation

* Assist the county agent in collecting and recording data for several different studies; wool mulch persistence, fruit tree pest emergence, grape pest emergence, blue alfalfa aphid collection, beet leaf hopper collection, rangeland plant mineral composition, fruit tree DNA collection, among others

* Travel required to collect data from farms and rangelands. Milage will be reimbursed for personal vehicle usage.

Program & Event Support

* Assist with High School and Professional Range Camps

Community Outreach & Partnerships

* Participate in site visits with gardeners and farmers

Education & Content Development

* Disseminate research findings through fact sheets or other materials

Qualifications

* Be enrolled in a college or university or enrolled in concurrent enrollment

* Have an interest in the Extension program

* Be dependable

* Be interested in Agriculture, horticulture, and/or natural resources

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Answer the following question within the application:

* This internship requires regular in-person/on-site work in Moab, Utah (approximately 5 hours southeast of the Logan campus). Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

20.00 per Hour

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the  season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance…