OSU Extension Greene County is looking for a summer intern! See the details below.
2020 Progam Summary
Direct Application Link:
Through this paid internship, interns work closely with local OSU Extension educators as they teach classes, work with volunteers and make a difference in the community. As an intern, you will learn how you can use your education to make a difference in people’s lives and how what you are learning in college can have an impact on some of the most pressing issues facing Ohioans. Your intern work may include:
- Planning, helping or teaching community classes, day camps, field days or fairs
- Attending meetings with community leaders and volunteers
- Developing news articles, exhibits, brochures, marketing materials, and resources for educational curriculum
- Using social media and technology to share research-based information
- Participating in field research, helping with literature reviews, and testing new methods and curriculum
- Working with youth through 4-H activities, county fair, camps and project judgings
To Apply – complete the 2020 application here.
Review the chart below to determine the internship position(s) in which you may be interested. You may apply for multiple positions with one application. Due to the highly professional and autonomous nature of the internship, preference may be given to students who have completed two years of college by June 1, 2020.
By Wednesday, April 1, 2020 (11:59 pm), submit the following information.
- Completed application survey
- Upload to the application survey:
- A cover letter
- An optional letter of recommendation from a professor, current or past advisor, or past employer
- When considering preference of location(s), please note that some positions will be directed in an area-wide format, where work may take place throughout a two-five county area, while others may be more geared to one specific county. Please be sure to carefully read the Area/County work plans to determine the design, and ask clarifying questions should you be asked for an interview.
- Also when considering preference of location(s), please note that housing is not provided by the internship program, and interns are responsible for reporting to the correct work headquarters as instructed by the supervisor/mentor. Interns are not required to live in the same area/city/county as the headquarters, but must be able to report appropriately on a consistent basis (on time, correct location, etc.).
Intern Work Period ♦ June 3 to August 12, 2020
All interns work 38 hours per week and will be paid $11 per hour. Interns who are earning college credit during this period will work 28 hours per week.
Interns will work closely with the OSU Extension educator(s) in the area/location/county. This will include educators in agriculture and natural resources; family and consumer sciences; 4-H youth development; and community development.
Timeline for Review and Interviews
Interviews will take place the week of April 20, 2020 (via Zoom/phone/video). Successful candidates will be notified the week of April 27, 2020.
Internship Opportunities Available
For a visual of locations, see the 2020 Ohio State University Extension Internship Program Map.
For a downloadable version of the chart, see the 2020 Ohio State University Extension Internship Program Chart.
Each internship location has a slightly different focus impacting local residents. Each area/location hosting an internship is listed below with a more detailed work plan linked.
Click on “Intern Duties” for a description. When you click on the area/location name, you will be connected to the county office website where you can learn more about the staff and local programs. Click on the impact area titles to learn more about those areas.
Participating Areas/Locations:
Host Location (office location) |
Work Plan | Area Number | Mentor/Supervisor | Impact Areas | Program Areas |
Lucas County (Toledo) |
Intern duties | Area 2 | Holly Ball | Thriving Across the Life Span Engaged Ohioans, Vibrant Communities Environmental Quality |
CD, 4-H |
Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) |
Intern duties | Area 5 | Margaret Rivers Robin Stone |
Thriving Across the Life Span Sustainable Food Systems |
ANR, 4-H |
Putnam County (Ottawa) |
Intern duties | Area 7 | Jason Hedrick | Health and Wellness Workforce Development |
ANR, FCS, 4-H |
Wayne County (Wooster) |
Intern duties | Area 9 | Melinda Hill | Workforce Development Thriving Across the Life Span |
ANR, FCS, 4-H |
Mahoning County (Canfield) |
Intern duties | Area 10* | Eric Barrett Yvette Graham |
Health and Wellness Workforce Development Sustainable Food Systems Engaged Ohioans, Vibrant Communities |
ANR, FCS, 4-H |
Columbiana County (Lisbon) |
Intern duties | Area 10* | Audrey Dimmerling | Health and Wellness Workforce Development |
CD, FCS, 4-H |
Portage County (Ravenna) |
Intern duties | Area 10* | Ashley Hughey Angie Arnold |
Workforce Development Sustainable Food Systems |
ANR, 4-H |
Stark County (Massillon) |
Intern duties | Area 10* | David Crawford Heather Neikirk |
Workforce Development Sustainable Food Systems |
ANR, 4-H |
Greene County (Xenia) |
Intern duties | Area 15 | Amanda Bennett | Thriving Across the Life Span Sustainable Food Systems |
ANR, CD, FCS, 4-H |
Ross County (Chillicothe) |
Intern duties | Area 16 | Lisa Barlage | Health and Wellness Workforce Development Thriving Across the Lifespan |
ANR, FCS, 4-H |
Fayette County (Washington Courthouse) |
Intern duties | Area 16 | Chris Bruynis | Health and Wellness Thriving Across the Lifespan |
FCS, 4-H |
Fairfield County (Lancaster) |
Intern duties | Area 18 | Shannon Carter | Health and Wellness Sustainable Food Systems |
ANR, CD, FCS, 4-H |
Washington County (Marietta) |
Intern duties | Area 19 | Pam Montgomery | Health and Wellness Sustainable Food Systems Engaged Ohioans, Vibrant Communities |
ANR, FCS, 4-H |
Pike County (Piketon) |
Intern duties | Area 23 | Tammy Jones | Health and Wellness Sustainable Food Systems |
ANR, FCS, 4-H |
To Learn More
Contact Jared Morrison at morrison.332@osu.edu.