Osu Extension Service Internship Program

Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
OSU Extension Service Internship Program
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Various Locations
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
14.20
Max Hourly Rate
21
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 40 hours per week during the summer break) Extension Student Intern positions for the Extension Offices at Oregon State University (OSU) .
An internship with Oregon State University's Extension Service offers a rewarding service-learning experience, in one of our 35 Extension offices across Oregon and allows you to gain valuable skills and knowledge that will benefit you in your academic program and in your future career.
Our paid interns:

• Have a unique, community-based learning opportunity
• Learn about the Extension Service and our land grant mission
• Have the opportunity to be a valued team member and contribute to programming by sharing their new perspectives and diverse ideas and energy
• Learn while they co-create impactful solutions that will be delivered locally and directly to beneficiaries

While traditional alignment between academic majors such as Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, Public Health, and Education exist, we encourage students from a broad range of programs of study to apply to our internships.
The Extension Student Internship Program may be of interest to students with:

• An interest in possibly pursuing an Extension career
• A desire to serve others and a genuine interest in people
• The ability to lead, teach, motivate and communicate effectively
• The motivation to continue learning and growing professionally
• The desire and ability to work as a team member
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Position Duties
An Extension Student Intern:

• Works with Extension program and office staff to coordinate and implement hands-on, educational program events and activities.
• Participates in meetings where local issues are identified and prioritized, and program results and plans are discussed.
• Assists in preparations for planned events and activities by gathering information, assembling materials, contacting participants, and soliciting support from external sources. As appropriate, conducts the teaching, training, or other program presentations.
• Seeks information from mentors and colleagues regarding the history, purpose and mission of the Oregon State University Extension Service.
• In some cases, may identify and develop a value-added process, program, or training tool that may be implemented within the hosting unit's current operations. This contribution should provide a substantial addition to the intern's resume as practical and applicable work experience.
• Maintains a log, blog, or journal, as outlined by the Internship Coordinator, outlining internship experiences in order to complete the required record of internship. Completes and submits record of internship at the conclusion of the internship.

Minimum Qualifications
Additional Required Qualifications

• Interns must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have good organization and planning skills, and be able to demonstrate effective project coordination, facilitation, and implementation based on past work or school experiences.
• Must possess deductive reasoning skills and be able to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving.
• Must have a personal commitment to working with diverse clientele and colleagues.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Experience working with volunteers and youth is preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P10710SE
Number of Vacancies
30
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/24/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
09/06/2024
Posting Date
02/12/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
04/15/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
3. Please list your top 4 counties, in the order, that you would want to work in. Participating counties include: Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Deschutes, Douglas, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Warm Springs, Wasco, Washington, and Wheeler Counties.
**If you have a home county in Oregon, please specify that county as well.
For additional information please contact: Wiley Thompson at wiley.thompson@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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