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Summer Internship Program: Rockbridge County

Patrick County

Primary Program Area Focus: 4-H

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

The 4-H Intern in Rockbridge County will receive an introduction to Virginia Cooperative Extension, some basic skills in working in a professional office environment, and experience in brainstorming, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for youth in Rockbridge. Depending on the most current pandemic protocols, this internship may be conducted in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid manner.

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

The intern should expect to gain knowledge and skills in:

·       Customer Service

·       Leadership

·       Marketing

·       Organization/Logistics

·       Program Planning & Implementation

·       Teamwork

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

The intern should expect to primarily be working under the 4-H programming umbrella, but will also have the opportunity to spend time with the ANR and FCS Snap-Ed agents in Rockbridge, learning their roles and responsibilities within VCE. The intern should also anticipate interacting with VCE clientele from the three different programming areas and being involved with service to the local community.