NDSU Temp DREC Summer Communication Internship

This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position.

Description & Details:

The NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC), located in and around Dickinson, ND is offering a paid student internship for the summer of 2026 for a student studying and/or has an interest in agriculture communications. The DREC was established by the 1905 North Dakota Legislature as a research location with Research and Extension programs consisting of agronomy, livestock, integrated crop and livestock systems, rangeland and horticulture.

This 2026 internship program will run approximately from May 16th to August 20th with flexible start/end dates dependent upon the student’s schedule and opportunities to work remotely during the fall 2026 semester to complete projects. The student completing this internship will be supported if they wish to use this experience for college credit toward their degree requirements. Housing during the internship is available if needed. The intern will be supervised by the Center Director.

Main duties of the communications intern will be to develop multimedia and periodical outreach materials that shares the science developed at the DREC. The intern will be exposed to agronomy, animal, range and soil sciences and horticulture research that is conducted at the DREC. Every effort will be made to ensure the intern learns new areas of agriculture production and enhancement skills related to agriculture and their career interests that are available at the DREC.

Work Schedule:

Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm with a minimum of a 30-minute lunch break. Employee will be required to check in/out each day using the HCM employee self-service timeclock portal.

Advertised Pay:

Pay rate of $17.00 per hour. Summer housing is available if needed.

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should be prepared to work directly with:

• Cattle and other livestock
• Farm equipment
• Collect forage, range and soil samples
• Be outside for long periods of time
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to work independently and as a team member
• Use various types of software and equipment
• Must complete background check

To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:

The on-line job application must include a current resume and cover letter indicating your past experience with agriculture, the skills you have already obtained related to agriculture production and skills that you hope to gain through this internship.

For more information about this position, please contact Chris Augustin at 701-456-1103 or chris.augustin@ndsu.edu .

Additional information on the NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center can be found on our website at: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/DickinsonREC .

Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.

Employment Eligibility:

NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents. You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Reasonable Accommodation Information: North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.