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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Extension Horticulture and Youth Programs Intern - Emery Cou in LOGAN, Utah
Extension Horticulture and Youth Programs Intern - Emery County
Requisition ID: 2026-10188
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Castle Dale | US-UT
Category: Other
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Extension
Department: Extension Agriculture and Natural Res
Advertised Salary: 20.00 per hour
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.
Responsibilities
Assist with plant diagnostics
Perform landscape water audits
Help manage community and demonstration gardens
Help plan and supervise summer youth activities
Assist with research
Qualifications
Be an undergraduate student
Have an interest in the Extension program
Be dependable
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"
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 Castle Dale, Utah (approximately 3.75 hours south 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... For full info follow application link.
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