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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Extension Horticulture and Agriculture Intern - Grand County in MOAB, Utah
Extension Horticulture and Agriculture Intern - Grand County
Requisition ID: 2026-10211
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Moab
Category: Extension
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.
This job is in person in Moab, Utah.
Responsibilities
Research and 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 and Event Support
- Assist with High School and Professional Range Camps
Community Outreach and Partnerships
- Participate in site visits with gardeners and farmers
Education and 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... For full info follow application link.
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