Paid • Closes February 21
General Job Description
An Extension summer intern works with Extension experts to coordinate and implement hands-on, educational programs. Interns assist in preparations for group meetings and activities by gathering information, assembling materials, contacting participants, and engaging donors. Interns teach individuals and groups.
Job shadowing and mentoring are important parts of the internship experience. Interns gain knowledge of the history, purpose and mission of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. In some cases, the intern may develop a novel program under the guidance of an Extension professional. This program may make substantial contributions to the overall county Extension program. Interns complete time reports and other program documentation as appropriate.
Interns are compensated $12 per hour and work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks. Academic credit is available for students who satisfy all requirements through NC State’s Agricultural and Extension Education academic program for AEE 423 – Practicum in Agricultural Extension/Industry (8 credit hours). Other departments may also provide credit; check with your academic advisor.
2025 Locations
The following counties will host interns:
Northeast: Beaufort, Chowan, Dare, Halifax, Nash, and Washington
Southeast: Bladen, Columbus, Duplin, Jones, and Wilson
South Central: Catawba, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Rowan, Stanly, and Union
North Central: Alleghany, Caswell, Chatham, Davie, Orange, Rockingham, Surry, and Vance
West: Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Haywood, Henderson, Rutherford, and Transylvania
Note: Washington and Duplin will each host two interns. Extension and research experts at North Carolina A&T State University will host two interns as part of the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative (PSI).
Qualifications
Student applicants must be currently enrolled in (or accepted for) a four year accredited college or university.
Students should be in a course of study relevant to Extension work.
Students must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale at the time of application (exceptions will be considered with substantial justification), and graduate students are eligible.
Interns must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must have strong oral and written communications skills, work effectively, and build relationships.
Must have good organization and planning skills based on past work or academic experiences.
Must analyze and synthesize information for problem solving.
Must have a personal commitment to working with diverse clientele and colleagues.
Timeline
February 21 – Applications due
February 26 to March 26 – County Extension Centers may interview applicants
April 1 – Applicants informed of internship placements
April 26 – Required Internship Orientation
May 14 – Internship Start Date
July 21 – Extension Internship Showcase
July 25 – Internship End Date
Extension/PSI Internships
Of these 40 internships, 10 will collaborate with the PSI. These 10 internships are funded by the Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) program of United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) Award Number 2024-68018-43454.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following by February 21:
A resume that includes their major and current GPA.
Two references with contact information.
Latest college or university transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
A list of no more than three counties to which the applicant is applying.
NC State students apply in ePack. The job Title is “NC Cooperative Extension Summer Internship,” and the ID number is 216888. Students from other institutions should email complete application materials in pdf format to Ms. Desiree Mallon, ddmallon@ncsu.edu.
NC State University promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon one’s age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status.
Learn More
NC State Extension Summer Internship Program www.ces.ncsu.edu/internships/
NC State Extension www.ces.ncsu.edu/
Agricultural and Human Sciences cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-and-human-sciences/
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences cals.ncsu.edu/
Contact
Dr. Joseph L. Donaldson, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, coordinates the Extension Summer Internship Program.
Phone: 919-515-1758
Office: 248 Ricks Hall
Email: joseph_donaldson@ncsu.edu
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