The Tennessee Extension Internship Program brings parts of four individual internship programs together under one collaborative effort. Internship programs from Agriculture, Natural Resources & Community Economic Development, Family and Consumer Sciences (Career Edge), and the Minority Internship Programs from both UT and TSU are managed as a cooperative effort while maintaining the flexibility needed to meet diverse needs.
Learn more about the internship experience here!
2023 Internship Dates
May 24 – August 2 , 2023
UT MINORITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The 2023 application period for Tennessee Extension Minority Internships is closed.
All internships require a completed addendum to be submitted with the application. Applicants cannot be considered without a completed addendum.
Position Description
Application Requirements:
- Must be considered to be a member of a racial or ethnic minority group.
- Must be enrolled in a college of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, education or related major.
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior by the time of the internship start date, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (4.0 scale), or be a current graduate student.
- Should be considering Extension as a future employment option.
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned county. Applicants will provide county placement preferences on the required application addendum.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- While all eligible applicants will be considered, preference will be given to undergraduate students presently enrolled in a Tennessee university or who are residents of Tennessee.
How to Apply:
- Complete online application.
- Attach resume to online application.
- Attach transcript to online application.
- Complete online addendum form. This form must be completed in order for your application to be considered complete.
Contact
For more information, please contact Brandi Berven.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (CAREER EDGE)
The 2023 application period for Tennessee Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Internship is closed.
All internships require a completed addendum to be submitted with the application. Applicants cannot be considered without a completed addendum.
Position Description
How to Apply:
- Complete online application.
- Attach resume to online application.
- Attach transcript to online application.
- Complete online addendum form. This form must be completed in order for your application to be considered complete.
Contact
For more information, please contact Wendy Smith.
AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The 2023 application period for Tennessee Extension ANR/CED Internships is closed.
Learn more about these internships: Extension ANR Internship Flyer
Position Descriptions
All internships require a completed addendum to be submitted with the application. Applicants cannot be considered without a completed addendum.
How to Apply:
- Complete online application.
- Attach resume to online application.
- Attach transcript to online application.
- Complete online addendum form. This form must be completed in order for your application to be considered complete.
Contact
For more information, please contact Dr. Andrea Ludwig or Ashley Mike.
Tennessee State University Minority Internships
The 2023 application period for Tennessee State University Extension Internships is closed.
Learn More about this internship:
Application Requirements:
- Must be a junior or senior enrolled in a college of agriculture, family & consumer sciences, education, or closely related field. Preference given to students presently enrolled at TSU.
- Must have completed approximately 60 credit hours of required coursework for a Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- Must have transportation to and from work.
- Interns must secure their own housing arrangements. The internship does not provide housing. Interns can indicate their preferred counties for placement.
How to Apply:
- Complete application: TSU Extension Summer Internship Program application
- For more information, and to email completed applications, please contact Anthony Tuggle.
Contact
Altria Internship Program
Application Requirements
- Candidate must be enrolled in a college of agriculture, natural resources, environmental science or closely related major.
- Preference will be given to students presently enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, any other university or college in Tennessee, or to a student resident of Tennessee enrolled elsewhere. The student should also have at least one more semester to complete after the summer internship has ended. Preference will also be given to those with Extension experience (i.e. former 4-H member, etc.). However, all eligible applicants will be considered
- Must reside in, or live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned county. Housing not provided.
- Must have own transportation to and from work.
- Must present a written and oral report of the project accomplishments and training experience at the end of the internship.
- For best consideration, applications for the internship should be submitted by March 10, 2023. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if all slots have not been filled.
- Applicants may be interviewed. Successful applicants will be notified by March 30, 2023.
How to Apply:
- Complete addendum (download below).
- Attach resume, cover letter, and transcripts.
- Email application packet to Dr. Mitchell Richmond at mitchell.richmond@utk.edu.
Contact
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