Oregon State University

Job Title Extension Communications Student Intern Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time, limited duration (a maximum of 40 hours per week for up to 11 weeks during the summer) Extension Communications Student Intern position for the communications and marketing team for Oregon State University’s (OSU) Division of Extension and Engagement. The internship will be located onsite in Corvallis, Oregon, with potential for travel statewide accompanying EC professionals.

This internship is part of the OSU Extension Service Internship Program, which offers a rewarding service-learning experience and allows you to gain valuable skills and knowledge that will benefit you in your academic program and in your future career. Our paid internship program is intended to:

• Invest in undergraduate education by creating a unique service-learning experience
• Build the bench of future Extension professionals
• Bring new and diverse ideas and energy to OSU Extension
• Co-create new and impactful solutions for Oregon communities
• Strengthen cross-unit partnerships at OSU

The Extension Communications Student Internship may be of interest to students with:

• Academic interests including communications, design, marketing, multimedia and/or leadership, as well as interests that lie within the multi-disciplinary nature of the OSU Extension Service such as agriculture, natural resources and human sciences
• Potential interest in an Extension career
• Strong verbal, written, visual or multimedia communication skills and an interest in developing these further
• Interest in communicating with public audiences
• Interest in digital marketing A desire to serve others and a genuine interest in people The ability to lead, teach, motivate and communicate effectively
• A desire to serve others and a genuine interest in people
• The ability to lead, teach, motivate and communicate effectively
• The motivation to continue learning and growing professionally
• The desire and ability to work as a team member

Interns can receive credit for their internship experience but must coordinate with their college internship coordinator prior to applying.

As an OSU Extension Communications Student Intern, you will work with our communications and marketing professionals and Extension colleagues to promote the relevance, value and impact of OSU Extension to public audiences. Your work will include creation of informational and marketing materials. Specific projects and formats are flexible depending on your skills, expertise and interests (e.g., writing, multimedia, design, social media or some combination).

This internship will provide experience in the context of professional communications and marketing in an Extension Service/land grant university.

If you would like to have a unique and rewarding experience as you work with a team of professionals to strengthen communities and economies, sustain natural resources, and promote healthy families and individuals, consider applying for an internship with OSU Extension.

For more information please visit the following webpages:

About OSU Extension: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about Link is external, Link opens in new window

About EC: https://beav.es/extension-communications Link is external, Link opens in new window

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Teamwork, Career & Self-Development

Position Duties

An Extension Communications Student Intern:

Creates digital content – marketing templates, social content, basic multimedia.

Works with professionals to develop Extension educational, public information and/or marketing materials.

Participates in meetings where communication projects and strategies are identified and prioritized, and production/implementation plans are developed.

Contributes to all phases of content development, including gathering information, drafting, review, publication and evaluation. This involves effective communication with both professional communications and marketing colleagues as well as Extension subject-matter experts.

In collaboration with the Extension internship program coordinator, supports the OSU Extension Internship blog, including editing, posting and promoting content developed by fellow interns.

As appropriate, provides advice, consultation or training in an area of communications expertise to student peers, colleagues or Extension employees.

Seeks information from mentors and colleagues regarding the history, purpose and mission of the Oregon State University Extension Service and its communications unit.

May identify and develop a new process, template or tool that could be implemented within the unit’s current operations. This contribution should provide a substantial addition to the intern’s resume as practical and applicable work experience.

Participates in OSU Extension Intern cohort activities, including orientations, check-ins and professional development opportunities.

Maintains a log, blog or journal, as outlined by the OSU Extension Internship Coordinator, documenting internship experiences to complete the required record of internship. Completes and submits record of internship at the conclusion of the internship.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written, or multimedia communication skills.
• Good organization and planning skills
• Personal commitment to creating supportive, welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
• Completed their first academic year of college/university level coursework prior to the start of the internship.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in spring and fall 2026.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Experience (academic or previous work) related to communications and/or marketing
• Career interest in communications and/or marketing

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

The intern will work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of 11 weeks in the summer.

Housing is not provided.

The primary work location for this position is the OSU Extension Communications office on OSU’s campus in Corvallis, Oregon. However, hybrid work may be considered and established through OSU’s Flexible Work Arrangement Agreement. Link opens in new window

Typical work schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in an office environment.

This position may include day and overnight travel connected with official duties. Travel will occur with an EC professional, and travel expenses are covered.

Posting Number P12813SE Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/22/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 02/02/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 03/08/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• Two examples of communications work, such as writing, design or multimedia projects.

For additional information please contact: Rick Banks at rick.banks@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

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