ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Are you a college student seeking your bachelor’s degree and looking for a summer 2018 internship? The University of Minnesota Extension in Stearns, Benton, Todd, and Morrison County is seeking two energetic, motivated individuals with knowledge in agriculture for a summer internship.
One intern will office out of the Stearns County Extension Office in St. Cloud, but also have responsibilities in Morrison and Benton counties. The other intern will office out of the Morrison County Extension Office in Little Falls, but also have responsibilities in Todd County.
Upon being selected, the intern will go through orientation and will work 30-40 hours per week from May through August (some nights and weekends). Compensation is $12 per hour and work related mileage and expenses will be reimbursed. Housing will not be provided.
These internships will provide exposure to Minnesota agriculture/horticulture through local operations, educational programs, on-farm applied research, communications, and program development. Work responsibilities will vary depending on the position location, but will include writing news release, and program/event promotional materials on horticulture, livestock, crops, local foods, and small farms. Responsibilities will also include assisting with managing/developing field days or other events, corresponding with speakers, farmers, and other Extension educators as needed, working with existing social media accounts, developing content or informational displays for county fairs, and more.
This is a great opportunity for those bachelor degree seeking college students with interest in educating the public about research based agriculture, including an emphasis on horticulture, livestock, crops, local foods, and small farms.
Following is a link to the University of Minnesota Extension Employment Website: http://www.extension.umn.edu/about/employment/. Please indicate your counties preference in your cover letter under “How to Apply”.
Students not attending a University of Minnesota institution can apply by clicking on the following link: https://z.umn.edu/39pw – position number 322235
Students attending a University of Minnesota institution can apply by clicking on the following link: https://z.umn.edu/39px – position number 322220
For question about the position, contact: Beth Berlin 320-255-6169 ext 1 or adam0062@umn.edu or Emily Wilmes 320-255-6169 ext 2.
— Beth Berlin, University of Minnesota Extension
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