Community Engaged Internship Programs

Community Engaged Internship Programs
Intern

Overview

UNH Cooperative Extension offers motivated undergraduate students from a range of backgrounds an opportunity to participate in a paid summer experience through our Extension Internships and Small Family Community Fellowships.  

This 10-week summer internship experience includes orientation, weekly virtual professional development workshops, and an end-of-summer showcase. We use a cohort model, so you will be part of a group of interns, which gives you the opportunity to engage with other interns including the New Hampshire Sea Grant's Brian E. Doyle Undergraduate Marine Extension Fellowship, who are working throughout the state with Extension, Sea Grant, and non-profit organizations. 

Extension interns and Small Family fellows work with their mentors and their cohort to develop as young professionals and help the university make an impact across New Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity to explore a career path with support and expand your professional network. 

Extension Internships and Small Family Community Fellowships have different requirements for applying. Please read carefully about each (below) before applying.  

Contact 

Community Engaged Internship Program Coordinator 
nicole.french-wollen@unh.edu 

Timeline 

  • March 1, 2026: Applications due
  • Mid- March 2026: Interviews conducted
  • Late March: Applicant notification of decision
  • April 2026: Hiring/HR process
  • June 1, 2026: Fellowship/Internships begin
  • August 7, 2026: Fellowship/Internships end

  • $17/hour
  • ~30 hours week (please note: hours vary by position and can be flexible; read each position thoroughly in Workday)
  • Some positions require travel, which will be reimbursed at the current federal rate

Application Period for Summer 2026 Fellowships will open soon! 

 

Cooperative Extension Internships

Application Requirements 

  • Must be a USNH undergraduate student (including those graduating in spring 2026)
  • Resume and cover letter
  • Encouraged to submit applications to all positions of interest
  • Students work for UNH Cooperative Extension. Available positions cover topics across Extension’s program areas, including: Health & Well-being, Food & Agriculture, 4H & Youth Development, Natural Resources, Community & Economic Development, and Marketing & Communications.

Key: 

  •   = Food and Agriculture
  •   = Youth Programming
  •   = Health & Well-being
  •   = Natural Resources
  •   = Marketing and Communications
  • NH = must reside in New Hampshire
  • two women in a garden plot

Dairy and Livestock Program Intern 

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH

Support dairy and livestock program development while collaborating with farmers, agricultural organizations, service providers, and regulatory agencies to advance Cooperative Extension’s outreach and engagement.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Integrated Pest Management Beyond the Classroom Intern

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH with travel within NH

Support pest management and crop production through farm visits, scouting, and working with Extension specialists, offering broad real-world experience in applied agriculture programs.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Soil Health Intern

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH

Study lime requirements in NH soils by analyzing CEC and buffer methods, collecting field samples, and improving pH‑based lime recommendations to enhance nutrient availability and crop growth.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Nature-Based Wellness Educator

Camp ATLAS at Southeast Land Trust; Epping, NH

Deliver programming at Camp ATLAS (All-Terrain Learning Adventures), with experiential learning focused on human wellbeing, education, conservation and community development.

           Learn More & Apply

 

Early Education Wellness Educator

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH with travel within NH

Adapt a wellness assessment, pilots it in early childhood centers, analyzes data, creates visual reports with recommendations, and designs engaging activities promoting holistic wellness.

       Learn More & Apply

 

4-H Garden Programming

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH with travel within NH

Support 4‑H managers by developing youth garden programs, maintaining gardens, assisting summer activities and events, and helping implement the Plant a Row initiative program.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Accessible Trails Intern

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH with travel within NH

Help expand outdoor access by identifying accessible trails for the Trail Finder website, supporting the team in improving how people discover inclusive trails in NH and VT.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Water Quality Monitoring Intern

NH Lakes Region

Assist the Lakes Lay Monitoring Program’s summer season by supporting daily field and laboratory operations, contributing to sampling, testing, and general program activities.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Marketing & Communications Intern

Statewide, with travel within NH

Capture, edit, and archive images for publications, presentations, and social media, supporting UNH’s brand identity while assisting with content creation and related communication tasks.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Cooperative Extension Government Relations

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH

Support efforts to strengthen Extension’s relationships with NH elected officials, working with government relations staff to understand state and county government and communicate Extension’s impact.

     Learn More & Apply

 

4-H STEM Education

Cooperative Extension; Caroll County, NH

Support STEM programming by assisting with hands‑on activities and educational events delivered at libraries, schools, and community partner locations in Moultonborough, Wolfeboro, and Ossipee.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Small Family Community Fellowships

Application Requirements 

  • Must be a NH resident (note this is different from the more general Extension internship)
  • Must be a USNH undergraduate student (including those graduating in spring 2026)
  • Resume and cover letter required to apply
  • Encouraged to submit applications to all positions of interest
  • Students work for non-profits across the state gaining skills in: marketing, development, communication, business administration, operations, community outreach and engagement, plus industry specific technical skills (conservation, equine therapy, youth development, women’s rights, etc.) 

Topics Key: 

  = Food and Agriculture

  = Health & Well-being

  = Natural Resources

  = Marketing and Communications

  • college student in laboratory

Community Programs Intern

Joppa Hill Educational Farm; Bedford, NH 

Help design and lead interactive farm-based activities that connect people of all ages to the natural world. Includes guiding families through animal chores and garden explorations.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Farmers Market Manager

Belknap Area Market Management; Belmont, NH

Support summer farmers markets through setup, teardown, vendor coordination, and customer service, while managing emails, maps, outreach research, data collection, and occasional event planning.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Farm-based Education Fellow

Branch Hill Farm, Milton Mills, NH

Support the teen apprenticeship program and vegetable garden operations, working with the education coordinator and farm manager to guide youth and assist with essential field tasks.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Conservation Steward

NH Audubon; Concord, NH

Gain conservation experience through trail maintenance, tool use, easement monitoring, navigation, habitat work, and digitizing land records, including occasional public document research.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Ecology Field Technician

Access Conservation; Remote/ Marlow, NH

Support wildlife and habitat monitoring by installing cameras, assessing habitats, documenting species, and organizing detection data, working mostly in the field with some remote data tasks.

       Learn More & Apply

 

Water Quality Scientist

Green Mountain Conservation Group; Effingham, NH

Support science by monitoring tributaries and lakes, collecting and identifying E. coli or cyanobacteria, presenting water quality findings, and contributing to newsletters and brochures.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Conservation Connections

Southeast Land Trust; Epping, NH

Support SELT’s mission by assisting outreach, education, and stewardship staff, gaining experience in public engagement, land management activities, and community‑focused educational initiatives.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Communications & Development

Mt. Washington Valley Housing Coalition; Conway, NH 

Advance affordable housing advocacy by supporting content creation, website and database management, and fundraising, contributing to projects that boost visibility, community engagement, and organizational sustainability.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Volunteer Program Management

Starting Point Services for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence; Conway, NH 

Strengthen Starting Point’s volunteer program by assessing recruitment, researching best practices, and developing updated orientation, training, and promotional materials to enhance volunteer engagement and sustainability.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Photography & Videography

Land for Good; Remote (with travel)

Support Land For Good by attending regional events to capture photos and video, helping document activities and enhance the organization’s outreach and storytelling efforts.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Community Outreach

TERRA Equine Therapy Center; Center Conway, NH

Support community outreach, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising events, helping organize activities, network locally, and optionally assist with horses, therapeutic riding, or equine‑assisted therapy based on interests.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Fundraising & Marketing

NH Women's Foundation; Concord, NH

Contribute across grants, research, advocacy, communications, development, events, and administration, supporting the foundation’s mission and demonstrating commitment to issues affecting New Hampshire women and girls.

     Learn More & Apply

 

Operations and Marketing

Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth; Portsmouth, NH 

Support the Chamber by helping run events, attending meetings, managing data and CRM updates, adding news and listings, and engaging with visitors..

     Learn More & Apply