Summer Internship Program: Henrico County

Primary Program Area Focus:  FCS

1. Describe your plans for this internship.  (i.e. What specifically will the intern be doing?)

The intern will work primarily with the FCS agent, but may also work with the ANR agent and 4-H agent to gain a better knowledge of the breadth of programming in Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Family Consumer Sciences programming:

• Assist FCS agent with nutrition, wellness and financial education programming including developing presentations and assisting with outreach activities
• Manage marketing and social media efforts

• Assist 4-H agents with youth development educational programming including 4-H Junior Camp and day camps, workshops, contests/expos and outreach events

Consumer Horticulture programming:

• Assist ANR agent with consumer horticulture and environmental eucation programming including participation at outreach events, well water clinics and assist with Master Gardener efforts

Other:

• Learn about the work done by Soil and Water Conservation Districts; Henricopolis SWCD is located down the hall from the Henrico VCE’s Office 

• Develop and implement programming based on intern’s interests 

• Other duties as necessary

2. Describe the knowledge / skills you expect the intern to gain from this experience. 

The intern will gain experience in marketing and communications; time management; public relations and customer service; youth development; designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs; and learn about VCE and Henrico County operations.

3. How will the intern learn about the breadth of VCE and our various program areas?

The Henrico Extension Office offers the intern the ability to see the work done in all programming areas of Extension, with a focus on 4-H programming. The intern will be exposed to programs that Extension offers in an urban setting in Virginia through individual and cross-collaborative work with extension agents covering FCS, 4-H and ANR. The intern will get hands-on experience working with the agents to see the various ways programs are delivered and offered. At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will complete a written project covering their experiences, knowledge gained, and skills enhanced.