Extension Sustainability Social Media & Outreach Intern

Overview:

• Gain hands-on experience supporting applied research that directly benefits communities across Utah.
• Contribute to projects that address current challenges while building skills in areas such as data collection, analysis, or research communication.
• Interns are welcomed as contributing members of the team and are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and grow professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Dr. McCann to select and interview individuals throughout Utah.
• Design a monthly social media report, cross comparing with beginning statistics/baseline, to practice tracking and communicating impacts.
• Work with Alisha Wilkins and additional staff in USU Extension Marketing to receive professional development around best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Be dependable.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or M.S. degree in Marketing, Environmental Studies, Art, Sociology, or related degree.
• Proficiency with a range of social media platforms, including training and experience in creating engaging posts for large followings on social media.