Student Intern - Cooperative Extension

Employer: Kentucky State University
Location: Frankfort, KY, US

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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TITLE: Student Intern

DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension Program

REPORTS TO: Internship Host

CLASSIFICATION: Temporary Part-Time (12 Weeks)

EFFECTIVE DATE: ASAP

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 10-20 hours per week

LOCATION: As assigned

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time, Temporary

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Student Intern provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience within the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program. The 12-week internship provides experiential learning opportunities across multiple Extension disciplines, including Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Resource Development, and 4-H Youth Development.

The Student Intern works with Extension professionals to support educational programming, outreach activities, applied research, demonstrations, program evaluations, and community-based initiatives. The internship is designed to provide practical experience and professional development for students interested in Cooperative Extension, public service, education, agriculture, and community-based programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.Academic interest in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, youth development, community development, education, natural resources, or a related field.Strong work ethic and willingness to participate in office, community, and field-based activities.Effective communication and organizational skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position involves a combination of indoor office work and outdoor field activities. Travel to Extension sites, educational programs, community events, and other project locations throughout Kentucky may be required. The position may require occasional evening or weekend work in support of camps, workshops, field days, community programs, and other Extension activities.Physical activities may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting of materials or equipment weighing up to 25–40 pounds. Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and outdoor environments. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

Our Mission

Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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