Extension Summer Internship Program

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Extension internship positions will be posted and applications open November 1, 2026. All application materials are due by 11:59 p.m., January 12, 2027.

The screening will begin January 15, 2027, with notifications expected to be made by the beginning of March 2027. Some locations may request interviews of candidates during the screening period.

Before Applying

1. Review the internship job description to ensure this opportunity matches your career goals.
2. Review the internship qualifications to see if you are eligible to apply.
3. View the locations of current internship opportunities and identify the specific location(s) you are interested in.

What to Submit

1. Two references (PDF) with contact information — not letters of recommendation
2. Resume (PDF) that includes the applicant’s major and current GPA
3. Latest college or university transcript (PDF) — unofficial transcripts are acceptable
4. A separate list of specific county location(s) (PDF) to which the applicant is applying

**Any Cover Letters and Letters of Recommendation sent will not be submitted to counties for review.**

**All application materials must be in separate PDF files.**

Final Notes

1. The application deadline for all required materials for the Extension Summer Internship Program is January 12, 2027.
2. NC State Student:
   1. Go to: ePACK
   2. Job Title: N.C. Cooperative Extension Summer
   3. Internship ID: 230072
3. Non-NC State University and Out-of-State Students: Email complete Application materials in PDF format to ddmallon@ncsu.edu.
4. Beginning mid-January, application packets of qualified applicants will be forwarded to county offices. Someone from the Extension county office for which you applied may communicate with you about interviews and a final decision about intern selections will be made. However, interviews are not required for counties to make their decisions.
5. Applicants will be notified of their status by early March 2027.
6. An internship orientation will be held tentatively on April 24, 2027. Specific details will be forwarded to interns.