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Part-Time Penn State Extension Dairy Team Summer 2026 Intern

CompanyPenn State University
LocationState College
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist Dairy Educators by planning and coordinating six statewide organic dairy educational events, securing host farms, managing event registration via Cvent, and developing promotional materials with the marketing team. Key duties also involve drafting social media content, compiling and analyzing post-event evaluations using Qualtrics, and writing a final report to guide future programming.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
567
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
30 hours
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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State Extension Dairy Team is seeking applicants for a part-time job of Organic Dairy Summer Intern.

Job duties to include:

  • Assist Dairy Educators in planning and coordinating six statewide organic dairy educational events, including workshops and pasture walks.
  • Help secure host farm locations and coordinate event logistics.
  • Create and manage Cvent event registration pages.
  • Collaborate with the Penn State Extension marketing team to develop promotional materials (flyers, postcards, and social media content).
  • Draft and schedule social media posts promoting organic dairy events.
  • Compile post-event evaluations using Qualtrics and summarize participant feedback.
  • Lead the documentation and analysis of key insights gathered from each regional event.
  • Compile findings into a final written report to guide future organic dairy programming and identify producer needs.
  • Collaborate with Educators to write publications, articles or fact sheets.
  • As time allows, assist Dairy Educators with on-farm activities such as feed and forage assessments, milking system evaluations, and financial analyses. Review farm records, including forage analyses and herd production data. Help draft post-evaluation reports and summaries for dairy farmers

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

College student majoring in dairy science or animal science. Candidate must have a strong interest or background in organic dairy production, organic practices and regenerative agriculture.

Schedule: 30 hours/week short term. Hours may vary depending on the workshop schedule. Hours not to exceed 30 hours/week. Approximate start date of May 25, 2026 through August 14, 2026.

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $17.50/hour.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

 

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Event PlanningEvent CoordinationCventMarketing CollaborationPromotional Material DevelopmentSocial Media Content CreationSocial Media SchedulingQualtricsData AnalysisReport WritingDairy ScienceAnimal ScienceOrganic Dairy ProductionRegenerative AgricultureForage AssessmentFinancial Analysis
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