Intern Applications Open

Originally appeared on: https://lod.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/professional-development/internship-program

2019 Program Application

2019 Progam Summary

Through this paid internship, interns work closely with a local OSU Extension educator 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 (Application link)

To be considered for one of the 2019 paid internships, you must complete two years of college by June 1, 2019. Review the chart below to determine the internship in which you may be interested. You may apply for multiple positions with one application.

By March 3, 2019 (11:59 pm), submit the following information.

• Completed application survey
• Upload to the application survey:
  • A cover letter
  • A letter of recommendation from a professor, current or past advisor, or past employer
• When considering preference of county locations, 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 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 9, 2019
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 educators in the 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 March 18, 2019 (in the region where the position is located or by phone/video). Successful candidates will be notified the week of March 25, 2019.

Internship Opportunities Available
For a visual of locations, see the 2019 Ohio State University Extension Internship Program Map.
For a downloadable version of the chart, see the 2019 Ohio State University Extension Internship Program Chart.
Each internship location has a slightly different focus impacting local residents. Each county 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 county 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.

Counties included in the Full Program, Administration Funded:

The counties below will utilize the centralized application and hiring process, but funding is provided by individual sources outside of Ohio State University Extension Administration (i.e. county funds, donations, etc.).

To Learn More

Contact Jared Morrison at morrison.332@osu.edu.