Extension Intern, Douglas County
About The Position
The Extension Intern, Douglas County is a part of the Douglas County Extension team and is a representative of Colorado State University and Douglas County. They will work under the supervision of the Extension County Director, Douglas County with additional guidance and support from Extension staff. The position was created to provide support for program staff and to assist in covering the front desk. This position will cover a broad range of topic areas from customer service to horticulture, outreach, 4-H general projects, and 4-H animal projects. The schedule for this position will vary but the team member will be provided 40 hours a week for the summer, approximately May to August with flexibility on start and end dates. This work will include daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Work over 40 hours a week will be compensated with overtime pay. Douglas County, a large suburban county, is a unique mix of rural to urbanizing communities including Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Sedalia, Franktown, and Highlands Ranch. Douglas County has a rich agricultural heritage and is interested in developing programs to engage youth, residents, partners, and communities in urban agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, small farm operations, small acreage management, STEM, and leadership development opportunities. Colorado State University Extension (CSUE) and Douglas County work cooperatively to provide Extension programming and engagement in the county. To learn more about Douglas County Extension or Douglas County visit http://douglas.extension.colostate.edu or www.douglas.co.us.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; OEE will not sponsor a visa for this position.
- Ability to work during Douglas County Fair July 17, 2026, through August 3, 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Some college or other relevant post-secondary education.
- Previous 4-H, Extension, field work, gardening, agricultural, or youth education experience (camp counselor, babysitting, or sports coach for example).
- Strong written communication skills as demonstrated through submitted application materials.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and marketing of extension promotional materials and program documents.
- Perform basic office functions such as answering calls, walk-ins, and emails. Copying and collating, taking notes, creating fliers, etc.
- Assist with Extension outreach and programming efforts for 4-H, horticulture, and other program areas.
- Assist extension staff at county fair to include supporting livestock shows, supporting general project displays, and the outreach booth.
- Assist with youth programming at 4-H and community-based events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
