Summer Internship- UI Extension - Bannock County (Pocatello) FCS/Eat Smart Idaho Community Instru...

Posting Details

Classification Information

Posting Number
STH002192P

Employee Category
Student/Temporary

Position Information

Position Title
Summer Internship- UI Extension - Bannock County (Pocatello) FCS/Eat Smart Idaho Community Instructor

Location
Off Campus Location - 10560 N. Fairgrounds Rd. Pocatello, ID 83202

Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department
Eastern District

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Pay Range
17.00

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Work Schedule Summary

This position is expected to start May 25 and end 10 weeks later. Maximum of 400 hours, to be completed by December 31, 2026. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. No work will be performed on University of Idaho observed holidays - Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July 4).

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

The intern will work with Jenifer Reader, Associate Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Eat Smart Idaho District 4 Administrator and Becky Woodhouse, Eat Smart Idaho District 4 Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Job Duty Function
Perform summer internship duties by:

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Providing education and support in the program areas of health, nutrition, food safety, science and technology to youth and adult audiences.
• Promoting and teaching FCS/Eat Smart Idaho classes and programs to youth and adults: working with team to design, plan, and run activities/programs; helping set up, teach, and coordinate activities; assisting in tracking and maintaining inventory and supplies; helping gather supplies needed for activities; promoting programs at community events, through print and social media.
• Assisting in conducting evaluation: assisting participants in completing evaluation surveys as directed by faculty/staff; completing required reporting paperwork and entering collected data to the FCS educator.
• Assisting in FCS/4-H projects: developing social media posts for Facebook and other websites; assisting team in providing resources for healthy living projects; providing support for additional projects.
• Contributing to team effort: participating in meetings and training; contributing to the team as directed; accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Preparing an internship experience final report and submitting it to the FCS Extension Educator and UI Extension Director at the end of the internship.

Percentage Of Time
100

Essential/Marginal
Essential

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must have completed a minimum of 12 credits within the last year (these 12 credits may come from high school dual enrollment credits) at one of the following eight Idaho public universities or colleges (private Idaho universities or colleges do not qualify) and are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Priority will be given to University of Idaho student applicants.
  • 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
• Experience collaborating with team members or external partners
• Experience producing written materials (e.g., reports, summaries, or correspondence)
• Experience delivering verbal presentations or sharing information in group settings
• Proficiency using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Must 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.
• Completed coursework in Education, Science, Human Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food Safety, Food Science, Nutrition, or other relevant subject areas.
• Comfortable working with the public and volunteers (youth and adults).
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Experience answering phones, responding to email, and communicating through social media.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to transport supplies and equipment to multiple program sites.

Posting Information

Posting Date
04/28/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by May 20, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open until it is filled.

For more information contact:
Jenifer Reader
jeniferreader@uidaho.edu
208-236-7309

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Quicklink for Posting
https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51346