{"id":52,"date":"2025-09-17T18:22:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T22:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2026-01-30T17:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:33:08","slug":"4-h","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Internships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gigantic-font-size\">Invest in the <strong><em>next generation <\/em><\/strong>of Georgia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54839645073_eaf8702249_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54839645073_eaf8702249_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54839645073_eaf8702249_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54839645073_eaf8702249_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54839645073_eaf8702249_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54839645073_eaf8702249_o.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54852461520_611ff86849_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54852461520_611ff86849_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54852461520_611ff86849_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54852461520_611ff86849_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54852461520_611ff86849_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/54852461520_611ff86849_o.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/f2ed304a59e9478893f9941487fef6ce\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:557px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gigantic-font-size\">What Georgia 4-H interns do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b108c007 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-caes-fac-basic-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0e795ae wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Support youth programs <br>and events<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf223baf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Teach lessons and lead workshops and educational activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf223baf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Mentor and inspire 4-H students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b108c007 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-caes-fac-basic-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0e795ae wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Assist with summer camps and conferences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf223baf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Create educational materials like articles, flyers, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf223baf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Grow leadership and communication skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:557px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-two-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gigantic-font-size\">Meet our recent Georgia 4-H interns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UGA Extension Internship Program: 4-H\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/toHUR_P3OZM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UGA Extension Internship Program: Georgia 4-H\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gqCJnl9eFQo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:559px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-135 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-5.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-5.png 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/10\/Internship-website-expanded-photo-5-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-contrast-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f046b993 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-99c733dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ca2c7cd670bae0b9c9e81a652909fbcd\">&#8220;Several years ago when I was an active 4-H\u2019er, I competed in State Congress, and this was one of my favorite events to attend. Being an intern this summer, and getting to help run the behind-the-scenes and all of the work going into this event has been really special. And I really would have never imagined all of the moving pieces that go in behind making something happen. It has been really cool to be a part of this.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Lydia Bellflower, Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication student<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-eae17e81 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learn by doing. <\/strong>Put your classroom skills to work on real-world projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grow your network. <\/strong>Work alongside experienced county agents and community leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore a career in Extension. <\/strong>Discover if life as an agent is the right path for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make a difference. <\/strong>Contribute to research and programs that meet local needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped is-style-caes-fac-gallery-square wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1234\" data-id=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006.jpg\" alt=\"A FACS student and a 4-H Extension agent take 4-H'ers on a field trip.\" class=\"wp-image-16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Kylan-Campbell-extension-intern-00006-1536x1053.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1315\" data-id=\"18\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38.jpg\" alt=\"Troy Loggins stands next to demonstration raised bed with peppers in it at the Barrow County Extension Office.\" class=\"wp-image-18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-1536x1122.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"20\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-22.jpg\" alt=\"Extension intern and Crop and Soil Sciences student Troy Loggins demonstrates 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working in the field on pecan scab disease research as part of the UGA Extension internship program.\" class=\"wp-image-22\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Joshua-Emmanuel-extension-intern-00041.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Joshua-Emmanuel-extension-intern-00041-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Joshua-Emmanuel-extension-intern-00041-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Joshua-Emmanuel-extension-intern-00041-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Joshua-Emmanuel-extension-intern-00041-1536x1150.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"124\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/files\/2025\/09\/Barrow-County-Extension-38-1536x1122.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gigantic-font-size\">Internship FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: true, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What does the application process involve?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Is the internship full-time?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Yes, it is full-time for 12 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How much does the internship pay?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>UGA Extension summer interns make $14.00\/hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What are the important dates and deadlines?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Applications for summer 2026 are due by January 2, 2026. You&#8217;ll hear back from the hiring team by March if you are selected. Internships begin on May 11, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What types of projects will I work on?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading a \u201cScience Chef\u201d workshop, teaching schoolchildren cooking and nutrition concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping maintain an aquaponics greenhouse system (monitoring fish and plant growth under a controlled environment) as part of a local sustainability initiative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnering with the Y.O.U.R.E. Fellowship Program Research Project to test 4-H recipes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can I choose which county I&#8217;m assigned to?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Students will be matched with an agent in the county or region they prefer, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Invest in the next generation of Georgia Why apply?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":217,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-blank","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-52","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/217"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":176,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52\/revisions\/176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/internships\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}