TN Extension Internship Program: ANR/CED Animal Science Department - 240000005N
POSITION X2410 Tennessee Extension Internship Program: ANR/CED Animal Science Department 10-week Summer Internship LOCATION The student will work in the Animal Science Department, Knoxville, TN at the University of Tennessee. Prior to starting the internship, interns will participate in a day-long orientation to familiarize them with Tennessee Extension Programs in ANR. EFFECTIVE DATE Tentative--May 22 – July 31, 2024 SALARY AND BENEFITS A stipend in the amount of $6,840 for the 10-week internship is provided for each intern. As with any position, it is expected that an intern is able to get to and from work each day. Generally, interns ride with Extension agents and specialists during significant work-related travel and therefore do not receive a travel budget allotment. JOB DESCRIPTION • Aid in conducting applied research, including nutrition assessments, on-farm evaluation of equine body condition and body weight, and carcass composting and skeleton recovery • Develop content for UTHorse, Equine Program social media accounts, and press releases to improve program visibility • Write and edit equine Extension publications and infographics • Assist with planning and implementation of the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, Communications Contest, and Horse Show • Assist with farm visits, diet assessment, ration formulation, and other needs as requested by County Extension Agents • Aid in teaching and judging components of 4-H Academic Conference and 4-H Roundup • Assist with planning and preparation for the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships • Provide support as needed for adult and youth Extension events and projects
Description
REQUIREMENTS • Candidate must be enrolled in a college of agriculture, natural resources, environmental science or closely related major. • Preference given to those that have completed at least 50 percent of the required course work for the Bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher and has at least one more semester to complete after the summer internship has ended. Preference will be given to students presently enrolled in the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, any other university or college in Tennessee, or to a student resident of Tennessee enrolled elsewhere. Preference will also be given to those with Extension experience (i.e. former 4-H member, etc.). However, all eligible applicants will be considered. • Must reside in, or live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned location. Housing not provided. • Must have own transportation to and from work. • Must present a written and oral report of the project accomplishments and training experience at the end of the internship. For best consideration, applications for the internship should be submitted by February 29, 2024. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if all slots have not been filled. Applicants may be interviewed. Successful applicants will be notified by March 22, 2024. Apply on-line at: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_knoxville/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Inquiries may be made to: Dr. Jennie Ivey, PhD, PAS Email: [email protected]
Qualifications
Job
Other Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Administration - Ext
Campus/Institute Institute of Agriculture
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Jan 26, 2024, 9:59:03 AM
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