{"id":2735,"date":"2015-02-06T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T11:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.sdps-bbs.com\/?p=2735"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:34:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:34:25","slug":"fnr-undergraduate-extension-internship-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/fnr-undergraduate-extension-internship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"FNR Undergraduate Extension Internship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ExternalClass17A03FD79C5D43069024935EE14BBEE3\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/FNRStudentsElemSchool.jpg\" alt=\"FNR Undergraduate Extension Internship\" width=\"352\" height=\"215\" align=\"right\" \/>\u200bFNR is pleased to announce a new program that will provide undergraduate extension internship opportunities for qualified students this summer. This is an exciting program with the potential to build on an already strong set of FNR extension programs while providing valuable experience and training for undergraduates.<\/p>\n<p>Purdue University\u2019s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources seeks candidates for extension internship positions. The <a title=\"FNR Extension Web site\" href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">department extension program<\/a> has a broad environmental scope including fisheries, forest management, invasive species, urban forestry, sustainability, wildlife and wood products. Student interns can enhance their career potential through practical, hands-on experience. Our extension internship program can help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop leadership and decision-making skills in handling creative challenges<\/li>\n<li>Gain experience developing extension products including publications, online videos, presentations and\/or more<\/li>\n<li>Participate in professional development opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Build professional references and contacts<\/li>\n<li>Clarify career goals<\/li>\n<li>Learn from a diverse and experienced group of natural resources professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Internships are open to non-Purdue students. Requirements for the position(s) include status as a junior or senior level college student in natural resources or related discipline, minimum 3.0 GPA, evidence of initiative, independence and commitment to conservation of natural resources. Internships are available for summer term (up to 40 hours\/wk., up to 8 weeks) with pay at a rate of $12 per hour. Internship start dates and work hours are flexible depending on the applicant\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n<p>Resources<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-25-FNR-Extension-intern-call-out.pdf\">FNR Extension Internship Information<\/a>, Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR)<\/p>\n<p>Brian MacGowan\u200b, Extension Wildlife Specialist<br \/>\nDepartment of Forestry and\u00a0Natural Resources, Purdue University\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bFNR is pleased to announce a new program that will provide undergraduate extension internship opportunities for qualified students this summer. This is an exciting program with the potential to build on an already strong set of FNR extension programs while providing valuable experience and training for undergraduates. 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