Summer Internship Opportunities

This isn’t your typical internship. College students interested in careers as extension agents can experience agriculture, 4-H, and family and consumer sciences programming through the Cooperative Extension Service’s 10-week, paid summer internship.

During this program you will:

• Gain valuable hands-on professional experience
• Work on special projects that directly impact communities
• Experience a full professional working environment that is a positive place for mistakes, growth and learning
• Network with other professionals
• Understand Extension as a career

QUESTIONS? Contact UADA Human Resources, Phone: (501) 671-2219 or (479) 502-9820 or Email: humanresources@uada.edu

Protect our natural resources; be a food demo star or build strong communities. Experiential Scholars Program (ESP) is a paid 9-week summer internship program for undergraduate juniors and seniors interested in working in one of the three focus areas of water/soil conservation, food health/nutrition/safety or community development. 

Each scholar will be assigned a focus area mentor. Mentors will train, provide hands-on learning opportunities, and will work with interns to develop a special project such as a field demonstration, organizing a public meeting, or other related task as part of the internship.  

Student Activities
Internships will be focused on Extension education with three major thrusts:

1. job shadowing and assisting mentor through hands-on experiences,
2. leadership training, and
3. conducting an independent project in focus area. Some examples include field demonstrations, organizing and conducting a public meeting, workshop, or training, etc.

The scholar will assist the mentor or designee in their day-to-day activities as a means of simulating what Extension education is all about in terms of technical programming, building trust through relationships, serving a partner, serving clientele, facilitating meetings, conducting field demonstrations, farm visits, planning, evaluation etc. Scholars will keep a journal of daily activities to document their growth and understanding of Extension.

Secondly, ESP participants will participate in a total of six leadership seminars via Zoom where students will interact with each other, share their experiences, and learn leadership skills as applied in Extension.

Finally, each scholar will work with their mentor to select an Extension project that the scholar will conduct, evaluate, and complete an impact report. Mentors will provide guidelines as to the appropriate scale of a project that can be completed in nine weeks and that targets a need in the county or state.

Visit the ESP website for complete details.

QUESTIONS? Contact Lisa Davis, ldavis@uada.edu or Dr. Julie Robinson, jrobinson@uada.edu. 

ESP is a nine-week summer internship program supported by USDA-NIFA Award 2023-68018-40315.

Join the Extension Animal Science team for a 12-week, paid summer internship! This program will showcase Extension programming at the state level. Interns will have a flexible experience with opportunities to shadow the various Animal Science specialists and work more closely with their specific area of interest. Applicants should have good communication and organization skills. Livestock and youth animal science programs experience preferred, but not required. Open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Internship program benefits:

• Shadowing opportunities with each of the Animal Science Extension Specialists (4-H Livestock Programs, Horses, Forages, Beef Cattle, Small Ruminants, Animal Health)
• Learn about Extension as a career path
• Hands-on experience and engagement with current and new Extension programs and 4-H contests

View the flyer here. 

Questions? Contact Allison Harman at (501)671-2109 or aharman@uada.edu.

Make a difference this summer with a 4-H youth development internship at the UA Cooperative Extension Service Little Rock State Office. Work alongside experienced professionals to plan and deliver engaging programs that empower the next generation. For twelve weeks, interns will work closely with the state 4-H faculty and staff, assisting with educational programs and summer 4-H conferences/events, preparing communication materials and media relations; plus, other duties as assigned.

Benefits to being an Arkansas 4-H summer intern:

• Increase your knowledge of youth development programs and events
• Get a better knowledge of Extension as a career choice
• Experience working with the largest youth development program in the state of Arkansas and in the U.S.

Visit the 4-H Summer Internship website for complete details.

QUESTIONS? Contact Priscella Thomas-Scott at (501) 671-2271 or pthomas-scott@uada.edu.

Kickstart your tech career with an IT Help Desk internship. The UADA IT Help Desk is the central point of contact (Tier 1) for all IT-related incidents and service requests. The role of the Help Desk intern is to provide first-line support for all staff at the Cooperative Extension Service. They are responsible for logging incidents and service requests, resolving support requests, and ensuring service levels and targets are achieved.

This summer, you will get hands-on experience solving real-world tech issues, supporting our staff, and sharpening your skills in troubleshooting, networking, and customer service. Work with a dynamic team of IT professionals, gain valuable insights, and build the foundation for a successful career in technology. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today and start making an impact in the world of IT.

Job Duties:

• Responding to service requests via TeamDynamix ticketing system, Bomgar, phone, email, or in-person.
• Providing technical assistance for questions and problems.
• Resolving problems with local networks and other computer systems.
• Computer and software support.
• Installing or changing software to fix issues.
• Resolving issues with printers, copiers, and scanners.
• Diagnosing system errors and other problems.
• Following up with customers to ensure complete resolution of issues.
• Provide assistance with user account management, adhering to all security policies, and maintaining account security.
• Accurately recording, updating, and documenting requests using the IT Help Desk ticket system.
• Assist with State Office networking tasks as assigned.
• Maintain excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in the organization.
• To be a highly motivated team player with the skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Undertaking other duties not expressly stated which, from time to time, are necessary.

Part-time only, no more than 29 hours per week.

Hourly rate based on experience with a minimum of $14.00 per hour.

Send resumes to Stewart Farquhar - sfarquhar@uada.edu.

QUESTIONS? Contact Stewart Farquhar, Help Desk Manager, (501) 671-2224 or sfarquhar@uada.edu.