Agricultural Education Intern

Job Details

• Job : 370601
• Location: Twin Cities
• Job Family: Supplemental Employee
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Job Code: 0001
• Employee Class: Civil Service

Minnesota will once again be hiring Agricultural Education Interns in 2026. The purpose of the Agricultural Education Internship is to spark an interest in current collegiate students to consider entering the teaching profession and to provide Agricultural Education students with hands‑on experience in this exciting career. The internship will focus on summer programming, such as Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) visits, county fairs, FFA leadership activities, and additional professional development opportunities.

The internship may begin as soon as May 11, 2026 and end as late as August 14, 2026; however, exact dates of the internship are negotiable. Interns will work approximately 320 hours over the summer (no more than 40 hours per week). One week of the summer will be spent at the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) summer conference, providing opportunities for professional development and networking.

The conference will be held in St. Cloud, MN from July 7‑July 10, 2026.

The internship is intended for Agricultural Education majors, however, students in other majors who are interested in pursuing teacher licensure will also be considered. Current sophomores, juniors, seniors (who will complete student teaching in Fall 2026), and initial licensure graduate students from any institution should apply; however, priority will be given to those with the intent to teach in Minnesota. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here.

Interns will be University of Minnesota employees and compensated with a salary of $15.25 per hour. Conference lodging, registration, and MAAE membership dues will be provided for the intern. Transportation and housing are the intern's responsibility.

Individual study credits may be available through your college or university. Please contact your institution to see if this internship will qualify for credit.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Candidate must be a current sophomore, junior, or senior (who will complete student teaching in Fall 2026). Initial licensure graduate students will also be considered.
• Candidate should not have graduated or taught prior to the start of the internship.
• Candidate should be an Agricultural Education major or have the intent to pursue teacher licensure.
• Candidates may be from any institution; however, priority will be given to those with the intent to teach in Minnesota.
• Candidate must be self‑motivated, ambitious, and possess a strong desire to learn.
• Candidate must work well with youth and adults and be a strong communicator.
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Pay Range: $15.25 per hour, depending on education, qualifications, and experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Candidates must submit an application online and provide a letter of interest, resume, and responses to essay questions by Monday, November 17, 2025. The selection committee will review applications and select individuals for interviews. Please submit online at one of the following links based on university affiliation:
- Student Worker (University of Minnesota Twin Cities & Crookston students)
- Temporary/Casual (non-University of Minnesota students)

Please include the following essay questions: