Cooperative Extension Intern – Hands-on Community Outreach

Kentucky-State-University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky State University’s Cooperative Extension Program offers a Student Intern position to gain hands-on experience across Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Resource Development, and 4-H Youth Development.

The 12-week, part-time internship supports Extension professionals in educational programming, outreach activities, applied research, demonstrations, and program evaluations, providing practical experience and professional development for students

Qualifications

• Previous experience or demonstrated interest in Cooperative Extension, community engagement, agriculture, youth programming, education, or related areas.
• Interest in careers involving public service, education, outreach, agriculture, community development, or related fields.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and electronic communication tools.
• Ability to learn and apply basic data collection, recordkeeping, and data management practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with Extension professionals, University personnel, community members, youth, families, farmers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to participate in both office-based and field-based activities.
• Demonstrated dependability, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist Extension agents and specialists with the planning, coordination, and delivery of educational programs and outreach activities.
• Support the implementation of Extension events, including youth summer camps, field days, workshops, community programs, and other educational activities.
• Develop and contribute to educational and outreach materials, including newsletters, fact sheets, social media content, presentations, and other communications.
• Participate in applied research, demonstrations, and program evaluations, including data collection and basic data analysis.
• Support routine farm operations, including crop and livestock management, when applicable to the assigned internship.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for Extension programs, events, meetings, and activities.
• Engage with diverse audiences, including youth, families, farmers, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Attend professional meetings, trainings, seminars, and other activities designed to enhance understanding of Cooperative Extension systems and career pathways.
• Maintain weekly activity logs and complete a final report or presentation summarizing internship activities and experiences.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Cooperative Extension interest

Public service / education

Microsoft Office

Data collection & management

Verbal & written communication

Organization & detail-oriented

Teamwork & independence

Office & field activities

Education

Undergraduate student status

Job description

Kentucky State University’s Cooperative Extension Program offers a Student Intern position to gain hands-on experience across Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Resource Development, and 4-H Youth Development.

The 12-week, part-time internship supports Extension professionals in educational programming, outreach activities, applied research, demonstrations, and program evaluations, providing practical experience and professional development for students