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Summer Internship - UI Extension Jefferson County (Rigby)- Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
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Posted: 04-Apr-26
Location: Moscow, Idaho
Internal Number: 51245
Jefferson County Extension is seeking an intern with an interest in Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Education. The internship will focus on three major areas: Master Food Safety Advisor volunteer program, 4-H youth development and have opportunities to engage in a variety of FCS extension education.
This internship is for college students at Idaho public colleges and universities, to increase their skills in teaching, research analysis, and educational program development. The intern will work directly with Extension Educator Deanna Poulsen to support high-priority programs in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Major Projects & Responsibilities
Depending on the intern?s major and field of study, responsibilities and projects may include the following:
- Food Preservation: Addressing misinformation regarding food preservation, locating and distributing research-based materials and education to the community, tracking and analyzing survey data from program evaluations.
- Food Safety & Nutrition: Education in public school settings that addresses handwashing and community education needs.
- Master Food Preserver Volunteer Coordination: Creating and managing volunteer hour opportunities and special events for the Master Food Preserver program.
- Youth Financial Literacy: co-teaching youth financial literacy programming in public school settings.
- Day Camp Coordination: Assisting in the planning, logistics, and implementation of FCS-related 4-H Day camps.
- Multimedia Production: Assisting with the production and editing of educational videos focused on food preservation/safety, and 4-H sewing tutorials.
Position Requirements & Deliverables
- Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: Reliable transportation to and from office site in Rigby. Physical ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds to load supplies and equipment to multiple program sites when scheduled.
- Flexible scheduling within a maximum of 160 hours, up to 35 hours per week (no overtime), occasional evening and weekend educational opportunities.
- Final Report: Upon conclusion of the internship, the intern is required to submit a final report (maximum two pages) to both the District Director and the Director of Extension. The report must include:
- Accomplishments and challenges.
- Recommendations and knowledge gained.
- Student?s university, college, major, and permission to be quoted in Extension materials.
About University of Idaho
Since 1889, the University of Idaho has provided motivated students with a transformative higher education experience that prepares them to solve real-world problems and achieve success in their lives and careers. Beginning with our beautiful residential campus in Moscow, the university’s reach extends throughout Idaho, serving over 12,000 students with educational centers in Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls, a research and extension center in Twin Falls, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. One of the nation’s land-grant research universities, U of I is a noted national leader in student-centered learning and interdisciplinary research that promotes public service. Our work serves businesses and communities, advancing the pursuit of diversity, citizenship and global outreach.
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