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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Extension Family and Consumer Science Intern - Washington Co in HURRICANE, Utah
Extension Family and Consumer Science Intern - Washington County
Requisition ID: 2026-10150
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Hurricane
Category: Extension
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Extension
Department: Extension Home and Community
Advertised Salary: $16.00 an hour
Overview
Make a positive impact by supporting programs that strengthen both youth and families. This internship focuses on 4-H youth development and home and community education, offering hands-on experience in areas such as leadership development, nutrition, wellness, and family life. Interns will help deliver programs, develop educational materials, and engage with participants of all ages.
Our team fosters a welcoming and encouraging environment where interns are supported in learning and trying new things. You'll gain experience working in both youth and community settings, with opportunities to collaborate, lead activities, and build professional skills. Flexible scheduling may be available depending on program needs. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in Extension, community education, community health, or family and consumer sciences.
Responsibilities
Facilitate and teach 4-H summer camps for youth (e.g., sewing, cooking, baking, personal finance, life skills, food preservation, etc.).
Research and develop potential Family and Consumer Science classes for youth and adults (e.g., freezer meals, food preservation, adulting/life skills, etc.)
Assist with social media content/marketing - create and schedule posts.
Co-author one or more fact sheets or "Ask an Expert" articles.
Help organize and prepare for two Extension sponsored conferences:
Southern Utah Sewing and Textiles Conference
Outdoor Odyssey 3-day Workshop
Qualifications
Be an undergraduate student or planning to attend in the Fall
Have an interest in the Extension program
Be dependable
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Answer the following question within the application:
This internship requires regular in-person/on-site work in Hurricane, Utah (over 5 hours south of the Logan campus). Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement?
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
$16.00 an hour
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
College/Department Highlights
University Highlights
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