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 $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one limited duration (a maximum of 40 hours per week for 11 weeks during the summer) Extension Communications Student Intern position for the Extension Communications (EC) unit at Oregon State University (OSU). The internship will be located 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, 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
• 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 communication professionals and Extension colleagues to share the relevance, value and impact of OSU Extension with public audiences. Your work may include the development of public-facing educational content 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 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.

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
• About EC: https://beav.es/extension-communications

Position Duties

An Extension Communications Student Intern:

• Works with Extension communication 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 colleagues as well as Extension faculty/staff partners (subject-matter experts).
• In collaboration with Extension internship program leaders and EC colleagues, coordinates 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 faculty/staff partners.
• 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 EC’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: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Strong verbal, written, or multimedia communication skills.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Personal commitment to working with diverse clientele and colleagues.
• Completed their first academic year prior to the start of the internship.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in spring and fall 2024.
• May enroll in a maximum of 5 credits during internship.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

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

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Interns will work 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.
• 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 P10770SE Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/24/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/06/2024 Posting Date 02/23/2024 Full Consideration Date 03/31/2024 Closing Date 04/30/2024 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:

1. A Resume/Vita

2. Two examples of communications work, such as writing, design or multimedia projects

Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

For additional information please contact: Debbie Sayer at debbie.sayer@oregonstate.edu.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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