Temporary Nonexempt

Minnesota will be hiring multiple Agricultural Education Interns for the summer of 2027. The purpose of the Agricultural Education Internship is to spark an interest in current collegiate students to consider entering the teaching profession and to provide Agricultural Education students with hands-on experience in this exciting career. The internship will focus on summer programing, such as Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) visits, county fairs, FFA leadership activities, and additional professional development opportunities.

The internship may begin as soon as May 17, 2027 and end as late as August 13, 2027; however, exact dates of the internship are negotiable. Interns will work approximately 320 hours over the summer (no more than 40 hours/week). One week of the summer will be spent at the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) summer conference, providing opportunities for professional development and networking. The conference will be held in Brooklyn Park, MN from July 6-July 9, 2027.

The internship is intended for Agricultural Education majors, however, students in other majors who are interested in pursuing teacher licensure will also be considered. Current sophomores, juniors, seniors (who will complete student teaching in Fall 2027), and initial licensure graduate students from any institution should apply; however, priority will be given to those with the intent to teach in Minnesota. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here.

Internship Credits
Individual study credits may be available through your college or university. Please contact your institution to see if this internship will qualify for credit.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Candidate must be a current sophomore, junior or a senior (who will complete student teaching in Fall 2027). Initial licensure graduate students will also be considered. Candidate should not have graduated, or student taught prior to the start of the internship.
* Candidate should be an Agricultural Education major or have the intent to pursue teacher licensure.
* Candidates may be from any institution; however, priority will be given to those with the intent to teach in Minnesota.
* Candidate must be self-motivated, ambitious, and possess a strong desire to learn.
* Candidate must work well with youth and adults. The individual should be a strong communicator.
* Candidate must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Pay Range: $15.25; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

By Monday, November 9, 2026, please submit online at https://hr.umn.edu/jobs to one of the following postings based on university affiliation (use the job ID in the search bar):
* Non-University of Minnesota students - Temporary/Casual Job opening ID - 376469

A completed package that will need to be submitted online will include:
* University application
* Upload a pdfs or word documents with a letter of interest, resume, and responses to essay questions below

For more information or to request an accommodation during the application process, please contact Sarah Dornink at tesm0010@umn.edu or 612-624-6249.

Applicants should also include answer to the following essay questions:
1. Please explain your interest in becoming an agriculture teacher and your intent to teach in Minnesota.
2. Briefly share your experiences in Agricultural Education thus far as a high school and/or college student (class enrollment, Supervised Agricultural Experiences, FFA activities, community outreach, etc).
3. What do you hope to learn from this internship? Please share if there are any specific experiences you hope to gain during the summer (ex. agricultural mechanics, greenhouse, SAE visits, classroom set-up)
4. Please indicate your top three choices for which Minnesota FFA Region you would prefer to be located. A specific list of chapters within each region can be found at: https://www.mnffa.org/chapter-directory
5. Please provide responses to the following: current college attending, expected student teaching semester, high school(s) attended and graduation year, agriculture teachers (if applicable).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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