Summer Internship-Horticulture​/Livestock​/Acreage - Caldwell

Position Summary

Summer Internship – Horticulture, Livestock, Small Acreage Responsibilities
Job Duty Function Perform summer internship duties by:

• Assisting with Extension services and ongoing summer research projects and site visits.
• Assisting in compiling data and information for horticulture, livestock, and small acreage projects in Canyon County.
• Assisting Extension Educators and Program Assistants in collecting and processing data for Canyon County programming areas (Horticulture, Livestock, Small Acreage).
• Assisting the UI Extension Canyon County Office (Horticulture/4-H Youth Development) during the 2026 Canyon County Fair (July 23-29).
• Assisting the UI Extension Canyon County Team/Office with various ongoing tasks/projects.
• Preparing an internship experience final report and submitting to the UI Extension Director at the end of the internship.

• Program supplies/equipment.
• Positive learning experience with strong, engaged professional mentors.
• Use of a computer.

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• Must have completed a minimum of 12 credits within the last year (these 12 credits may come from high school dual enrollment credits) and are currently enrolled at one of the following eight Idaho public universities or colleges (private Idaho universities or colleges do not qualify). Priority will be given to University of Idaho student applicants.
• Must provide own transportation and have the ability to travel to multiple work sites. University will follow applicable policies if personal vehicle is used, which may include reimbursement at a pre-established rate.

• University of Idaho
• Idaho State University
• Boise State University
• Lewis-Clark State College
• College of Southern Idaho
• College of Western Idaho
• College of Eastern Idaho
• North Idaho College

• Completed coursework in Horticulture, Biology, Ecology, Livestock, Environmental Science, Mapping or other relevant subject areas.
• Outgoing and comfortable working with the public and volunteers (youth and adults).
• Self-motivated and can work independently.
• Experience answering phones, responding to email and communicating through social media outlets.
• Enjoys working in a variety of settings and environments with various audiences.

• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Must be willing to work in an office environment as well as varying field conditions.