Initiatives

Minnesota Agricultural Education Internship

Minnesota is proud to offer an exciting internship opportunity for those interested in becoming future agriculture teachers.  This paid internship is made possible by generous donations from AgCountry Farm Credit Services, CHS Foundation, Christensen Farms, Compeer Financial and MAELC.   The purpose of the Agricultural Education Internship is to spark an interest in current collegiate students to consider entering the teacher profession, and to provide Agricultural Education students with hands-on experience in the teaching profession.

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 2026), and initial licensure graduate students from any institution should apply; however, priority will be given to those with the intent to teach in Minnesota.

The internship may begin as soon as May 11, 2026 and end as late as August 14, 2026; 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 St. Cloud, MN from July 7-July 10, 2026.

To Apply: Submit an application online by November 17, 2025 at one of the following postings based on university affiliation (use the job ID in the search bar):

• Student Worker (University of Minnesota Twin Cities & Crookston students) Job opening ID - 370598
• Temporary/Casual (non-University of Minnesota students) Job opening ID - 370601

Candidates must also provide a letter of interest, resume, and responses to essay questions within the online application.  The selection committee will review applications and select individuals for interviews. More information can be found in this internship overview.