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2026 Summer Intern(s)

About

K-State Extension Douglas County is seeking two summer interns to support program planning and facilitation, coordination of Extension events, and basic communication and marketing efforts. Interns will gain hands-on experience working across a broad range of Extension program areas, collaborating with staff on initiatives that integrate agriculture, community health and wellness, community vitality, horticulture and natural resources, and 4-H youth development to address community needs.

This full-time, ten-week internship will run from approximately May 26 through July 31, 2026. The summer interns will be selected by April 10, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Extension professionals across multiple program areas to plan, coordinate, and deliver interdisciplinary summer programming.
  • Support project management activities, including scheduling, coordination of logistics, and meeting timelines, requiring strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Plan, deliver, and co-teach educational experiences grounded in research-based curricula, ensuring high-quality program implementation and learner engagement.
  • Collect, analyze, and communicate program impacts through written summaries, reports, and outreach materials, strengthening professional writing and evaluation skills.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Why Join Us?

KSE-DG is a progressive Extension unit and is committed to expanding community conversations, cooperative learning, and collaborative leadership using research-based knowledge to build sustainable, thriving communities around land stewardship, food systems, community health & economic, family, and youth development.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Desire to work collaboratively with others.
  • Possess computer skills including email and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate logistics, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic programming environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with individuals and/or groups to accomplish goals.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Facilitating and evaluating educational programs.
  • Experience working with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both English and Spanish-speaking learners

Other Requirements

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
  • Requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and a willingness to travel to achieve program objectives

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents to Marlin Bates at batesm@ksu.edu or deliver materials to 2110 Harper St. Lawrence, KS 66046:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Three Professional References

Application screening begins March 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by March 30, 2026

The anticipated wage for this position is $18/hr.

K-State Research and Extension – Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

In connection with your application for employment, we will procure a Criminal Background Check on finalists as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.