The 4-H Community Impact Internship Program brings Iowa 4-H programming directly to local communities, helping counties reach more youth through hands-on STEM and agriculture experiences while introducing young people and families to the broader opportunities available through 4-H.
You’ll be a part of a 12-week, county-based summer internship designed to expand the reach and impact of Iowa 4-H in local communities. This position is one of a team of two Community Impact Interns who will engage youth in grades K–6 through hands-on STEM and agriculture day camps while gaining meaningful experience in youth development, education, program delivery and community engagement. Find the job description here.
Working alongside county 4-H staff and volunteers, interns will bring research-based Iowa 4-H experiences to local youth.
Participating Counties for 2027
Interns will be hired by each county. County contacts are listed below:
Adair:
Terri Raasch | tlraasch@iastate.edu
Dallas:
Anne Schlieman | annek@iastate.edu
Decatur:
Sara Wollner | swollner@iastate.edu
Dubuque/Jackson:
Katie Peterson | katiejp@iastate.edu
Guthrie:
Rachel Muir | rmblum@iastate.edu
Henry:
Emily Holtkamp | eholtk@iastate.edu
Muscatine:
Cassi Chapman | cchap@iastate.edu
Sioux:
Beth Bunkers | bbunkers@iastate.edu
Story (spring semester Only):
Madalyn Friend | mfriend@iastate.edu
West Pottawattmie:
Mandy Maher | mmaher@iastate.edu
Region 4-Cerro Gordo/Floyd/Mitchell/Worth:
Amy Hunzelman | amyhunz@iastate.edu
Region 26-Davis/Jefferson/Van Buren:
Cindy Hall | hallc@iastate.edu
