Again for 2027, 4-H interns will deliver established 4-H programming in STEM and/or Agriculture. Up to eight interns (four counties or regions) will be hired to help support the capacity of local 4-H staff to deliver 4-H programming.
County Interest Application: Complete by September 1
New for 2027
- Interns will be hired locally with no requirements for school or areas of study
- Counties may set compensation within the range of $13-$16 per hour.
- Interns can be hired for Summer 2027 OR Spring Semester 2027
- The Iowa 4-H Foundation will provide $3,250 per intern for Summer 2027 and $1,625 per intern for Spring Semester 2027
Summer 2027 Interns
- Plan for 40 hrs/week for 12 Weeks (including training week)
- Will deliver set of prescribed Day Camps in Ag & STEM
Spring 2027 Interns
- Plan for up to 20 hrs/week for 12 Weeks (including training)
- These interns can lead after school clubs, weekend workshops or plan programs
Goals for these interns include:
- Increase capacity of county 4-H staff for program delivery
- Implement existing programming to reach more youth with a focus on Agriculture and STEM
- Support retention from summer programming into fall membership
- Offer continued opportunities for engagement through the school year
- Provide professional opportunities for college students as an on-ramp to future 4-H/Extension employment
County responsibilities include:
- Hiring and on-boarding interns locally
- Provide office space and supplies for interns at county office
- Identify and secure dates and locations for programming and connect to community partners in advance
- Handle all programming registration
- Support interns with promotional information to retain 4-H'ers into future programming
Counties can expect the following support from the State 4-H Office:
- Help promoting internship opportunities
- Provide programmatic supervision of interns through field youth program specialists
- Provide curriculum and plans of work for summer program implementation developed by Priority Area Teams
- Implement additional 4-H specific trainings on programming
Counties will submit an interest application, indicating their programming preferences and ability to participate. The deadline for completing the interest survey will be September 1. Counties will be notified of their selection by September 15.
