TN Extension Internship Program: ANR/CED Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science

TN Extension Internship Program: ANR/CED Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science - 2400000086 

Description

 

POSITION X2419                              Tennessee Extension Internship Program: ANR/CED Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science Department

                                                            10-week Summer Internship

LOCATION                                       The student will work in the Biosystems Engineering and Soil 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

This internship will assist in the coordination and delivery of the Tennessee Master Row Crop certification program. This program seeks to improve the profitability and sustainability of Tennessee row crop farming operations through agronomic, environmental, and economic education delivered by UT Extension specialists and agents. From fundamental to cutting edge research-based information, training module topics are delivered through both traditional face-to-face meetings as well as an option to complete credit hours virtually through a series of online videos and quizzes. The intern will assist the coordinator by:

•         Supporting the Tennessee Master Row Crop certificate program, coordinated and delivered by UT Extension

•         Performing data entry and analysis using spreadsheets and other digital tools

•         Assist in developing education products, including storymaps and Extension publications for targeted clientele audiences

•         Providing support to county programs, including youth STEM education programs, as necessary

•         Developing presentations and reports as required by the internship along with assisting in development of other educational materials related to ongoing projects

 

Qualifications

 

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:

•         Complete Online Application
•         Attach Resume to Online Application
•         Attach Transcript to Online Application
•         Attach Completed Addendum to Online Application (https://eesd.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/242/2023/12/2024-TN-Extension-Internship-Program-Addendum-ANR-CED.pdf )

 

Inquiries may be made to:

Dr. Lori Duncan     [email protected]

 

Job
  Other Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Administration - Ext 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Institute of Agriculture 
Job Posting
  Feb 5, 2024, 3:09:49 PM