4-H Youth State Leadership Intern

Overview

Make a difference in the lives of young people through hands-on learning and leadership development. This internship supports 4-H and youth programs that help youth build life skills, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging while exploring a wide-variety of interests. Interns will gain meaningful, real-world experience delivering programs, mentoring youth, and engaging with communities.

 

You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values creativity, positive youth development, and community connection. This role offers a mix of in-person programming and planning, with opportunities for flexible scheduling depending on program needs. If you’re passionate about working with youth and want to explore a career in education, Extension, or community-based programming, we encourage you to apply.

 

This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah, with in-person responsibilities in Salt Lake, UT.

Responsibilities

Program & Event Support

• Provide assistance to State 4-H Leadership Team in the development and implementation of positive youth development programs
• Assist in planning and implementing teen residential conference and camp programs

Education & Content Development

• Assist with development and implementation of curriculum and related training (you will be teaching)

Community Outreach & Partnerships

• Assist with social media and other outreach and engagement efforts

Professional Development & Other Duties

• Assist with County youth leadership and civic programs as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Be an undergraduate student
• Have an interest in the Extension program
• Be dependable

Preferred:

• Ability to teach
• Ability to coordinate with other people
• Ability to work on curriculum (plan and write)

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Answer the following question within the application: 

• What experience do you have working with youth?

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

16.00 per Hour

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that