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UGA Extension Internships

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What our Family and Consumer Science interns do

Support local health and wellness programs

Teach nutrition and food safety education

Support financial literacy and resource programs

Assist with program impact evaluation and reporting

Create educational materials like articles, flyers, etc.

Conduct lab research within FACS under a mentor

Meet a recent FACS intern

“As a scientist, it’s incredibly rewarding when we spend hours in the lab working on answering a particular question and we finally find the answer to that. We go back to the community, and the smile that we see on their face… it just brings me joy, and I want to be able to continue doing that in my future job.”

– Mallika Mahida, Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. student

Why apply?

  • Learn by doing. Put your classroom skills to work on real-world projects.
  • Grow your network. Work alongside experienced county agents and community leaders.
  • Explore a career in Extension. Discover if life as an agent is the right path for you.
  • Make a difference. Contribute to research and programs that meet local needs.
A FACS student and a 4-H Extension agent take 4-H'ers on a field trip.
Troy Loggins stands next to demonstration raised bed with peppers in it at the Barrow County Extension Office.
Extension intern and Crop and Soil Sciences student Troy Loggins demonstrates soil erosion to a group at the Barrow County Extension Office
A CAES student and Extension agent are working in the field on pecan scab disease research as part of the UGA Extension internship program.

Internship FAQ

What does the application process involve?

Students apply online through our application form and provide basic information such as contact details, academic background, and preferred program and location in Georgia. After applications close in January, district leaders review submissions and consider how qualified candidates would connect with county offices. Selected students will be contacted for interviews, and those who are a good match will be offered a position. After receiving the offer, the student must submit a formal application through UGA Jobs for it to be processed by UGA HR.

Is the internship full-time?

Yes, it is full-time for 12 weeks.

How much does the internship pay?

UGA Extension summer interns make $14.00/hour.

What are the important dates and deadlines?

Applications for summer 2026 are due by January 2, 2026. You’ll hear back from the hiring team by March if you are selected. Internships begin on May 11, 2026.

What types of projects will I work on?

Each intern carries out a capstone project on a community issue. This might be a laboratory or field research study or a program evaluation. Interns usually present their findings or deliverables to Extension supervisors at the end of the term and participate in a poster presentation. Examples of past research projects include:

  • Leading a “Science Chef” workshop, teaching schoolchildren cooking and nutrition concepts.
  • Helping maintain an aquaponics greenhouse system (monitoring fish and plant growth under a controlled environment) as part of a local sustainability initiative
  • Partnering with the Y.O.U.R.E. Fellowship Program Research Project to test 4-H recipes.

Can I choose which county I’m assigned to?

Students will be matched with an agent in the county or region they prefer, if possible.