Community Engaged Internship Programs

Community Engaged Internship Programs
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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 15, 2026: Applications due
  • Mid- March 2026: Interviews conducted
  • Late March: Applicant notification of decision
  • April 2026: Hiring/HR process
  • June 1, 2026: Orientation, fellowship/internships begin
  • August 7, 2026: Poster session, 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

Deadline March 15

Apply early as positions may close as filled

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
  • college student in laboratory

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.

[no longer accepting applications]

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.

[no longer accepting applications]

 

Early Education Wellness Educator

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH with travel within NH

       
Adapt a wellness assessment, pilot it in early childhood centers, analyze data, create visual reports with recommendations, and design engaging activities promoting holistic wellness.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

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.

  Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

4-H Garden Facilitator

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.

  Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

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.

  Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

Community Health Innovation Intern

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH with travel within NH

   
Support online EFNEP model and Walk With Ease trail expansion, assisting curriculum design, accessibility assessment, data collection, marketing, and community‑focused health equity efforts.

  Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

Photographer

Statewide; with travel within NH

      
Schedule shoots and capture images for print and digital marketing and communications for COLSA Communications Team. Photojournalism skills preferred. 

[no longer accepting applications]

 

Agroforestry Intern

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH with travel within NH

       
Support sustainable agriculture and agroforestry through hands‑on farm work, education, and outreach, gaining skills in food systems, climate‑smart practices, communication, and community engagement.. 

[no longer accepting applications]

 

Government Relations Intern

Cooperative Extension; Durham, NH

       
Strengthen Extension’s government relationships by developing outreach and training materials, engaging with officials, and supporting advocacy while learning NH state and county government processes.

[no longer accepting applications]

 

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.

[no longer accepting applications]

 

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.

  Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Small Family Community Fellowships

Application Requirements

 

  •   Must be a USNH undergraduate student (including those graduating in spring 2026)   
  • Must be a NH resident (note this is different from the more general Extension internship)
  • Must submit resume and cover letter 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.) 

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

Community Programs Intern

Joppa Hill Educational Farm; Bedford, NH 

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.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Operations and Marketing Fellow

Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth; Portsmouth, NH 

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

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Farm-based Education Fellow

Branch Hill Farm; Milton Mills, NH

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.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Communications & Development Intern

Mt. Washington Valley Housing Coalition; Conway, NH 

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.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Conservation Steward

NH Audubon; Concord, NH

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

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Conservation Connections Intern

Southeast Land Trust; Epping, NH

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.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Volunteer Program Management

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

 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.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Community Outreach

TERRA Equine Therapy Center; Center Conway, NH

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.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Fundraising & Marketing

NH Women's Foundation; Concord, NH

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.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Farmers Market Manager

Belknap Area Market Management; Belmont, NH

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.

 Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Marketing and Fundraising Intern

Birchtree, Portsmouth, NH

NH       
Supports Birchtree’s marketing and fundraising through social media, events, and donor outreach, helping to fund Birchtree's programs serving individuals with autism and other diverse abilities.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Ecology Field Technician

Access Conservation; Remote/ Marlow, NH

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.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

Water Quality Scientist

Green Mountain Conservation Group; Effingham, NH

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.

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene

 

 

Gardening to Address Food Insecurity Intern

Gather

NH    

Build practical skills by helping care for vegetable and herb gardens, including experience in a greenhouse, and learn how growing food locally can increase access to fresh, nutritious options. The student will also support gardening classes and educational activities, gaining experience in teaching, communication, and curriculum support.  

Apply: UNH   PSU   Keene