APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Interns will work under the direct supervision of a Penn State Extension educator to design, implement, and evaluate programs, publications, videos, events, and other related activities. Interns will also lead a project or initiative specific to the assigned Extension Unit.  

Food, Families, and Health: focuses on promoting health and well-being through programs that center on personal, family, and intergenerational relationships; human development, nutritious eating; strengthening families; and healthy aging.

Food Safety and Quality: provides science-based food safety and quality education, research, and outreach activities for farmers, food processors, food handlers, and consumers.

Typical intern duties include:

• Writing educational articles for the Extension website
• Creating social media posts
• Assisting in the delivery of in-person and online educational programs
• Development of educational publications
• Development of Learn Now videos

Positions can be up to 40 hours per week for the period of employment, to be at most 12 weeks. Positions will be located all over the state depending on educator's needs, or varies depending on preceptor availability.

This job may require that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check may be required in addition to standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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