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Summer of Service with USU Extension 4-H Bastian Agricultural Center (Salt Lake County)

One Utah Service Fellowship
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About the One Utah Service Fellowship- Summer of Service 

The One Utah Service Fellowship (OUSF) is a state AmeriCorps program for high school graduates, college students, and emerging professionals who want to create meaningful change across Utah while gaining real-world experience. 

This immersive program places fellows with community-based organizations, nonprofits, and public agencies working on Utah’s most pressing needs—from education and mental health to public health, environmental stewardship, and social services. 

If you’re passionate about service, leadership, and impact, this is for you. 

About the USU Extension Position

USU Extension Utah 4-H is the youth development program of Utah State University Extension, serving young people across the state through hands-on learning, leadership development, and community engagement. Utah 4-H helps youth build life skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging through programs focused on civic engagement, healthy living, science, agriculture, and career readiness. The program is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for youth to learn, lead, and contribute to their communities. 

Summer Fellows will expand access to high-quality youth development programming and support making STEM and afterschool programming more sustainable and easier for volunteers to access.
 

  • Application Deadline: 05/21/2026 
  • Service Term: 25 hours per week for 3 months 
  • Expected Term of Service Dates: 05/22/2026 - 08/14/2026* *May be subject to change
  • Minimum of 300 hours 
  • Located in Salt Lake County, UT 

 

Why Join Us? 

  • Paid Service 
  • Gain hands-on experience in schools, case management, and behavioral health
  • Professional Growth - Build transferable skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving 
  • Community Impact - Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Utah 
  • Statewide and National Networks - Join a cohort of service-minded peers and connect with professionals dedicated to public good 

Member Benefits: 

  • Living Allowance Stipend twice monthly of $660, total of $3,300 
  • Education Award of $1,565, upon successful program completion which can be used for education costs up to cost of attendance or for eligible student loan repayment 
  • Loan Deferment and Interest Forbearance on federally- guaranteed student loans, with potential interest repayment while serving 
  • Access to Member Assistance Program: Includes free telephonic mental health counseling, professional assessments, webinars, and exclusive discounts 

We seek Fellows who: 

  • Are creative problem solvers 
  • Speak and act professionally, with a high level of maturity when faced with uncertainty or discomfort 
  • Have the ability to motivate self and others 
  • Communicate effectively 
  • Commit to showing up, learning, and serving with purpose 
  • Are interested in having a future in public service, nonprofit work, healthcare, education, or social impact 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Be 17 years of age or older 
  • Have a high school diploma or GED 
  • Pass State & Federal background check 
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Review and refinement of online STEM challenges 
  • Development of activity guides to help volunteers facilitate challenges in local clubs 
  • Adaptation of drone and invention programs to improve accessibility for afterschool and school-day programs 
  • Organization of materials to improve access through the website
  • Organization of curriculum repositories for Invention Convention and afterschool programming 
  • Development of a volunteer model for the livestock club to reduce staff involvement and increase volunteer-led capacity 
  • Development of marketing materials to support new volunteer recruitment 
  • Developing or conducting program outreach 
  • Distributing and conducting feedback with youth and families who have received services

Required OUSF Member Development will include, but is not limited to:

  • Fellows will be trained in the Beyond Ready framework, an evidence-informed approach that connects youth experiences to workforce and life readiness skills. Fellows will intentionally incorporate skill-building in:
    • Communication
    • Teamwork
    • Problem-solving
    • Adaptability
  • Orientation to AmeriCorps service and program expectations 
  • Monthly Portfolio Assignments tailored to the Fellow’s professional goals
  • Service Training Modules 
  • Attending other classes, conferences, or trainings directly related to the services they provide 
  • Participating in staff or agency meetings 
  • Joining mandatory organized OUSF gatherings such as National Day of Service or MLK Day 
  • Engaging in intentional reflection on their term of service with other members, campus coordinators, or site supervisors. 

Fellowship Service Responsibilities: 

  • Minimum Hours - Complete your minimum hours by your term end date by performing the above direct service and member development activities. Participating in mandatory OUSF gatherings such as 9/11 National Day of Service (September), MLK Day (January), UServeUtah AmeriCorps Member Gathering (March) 
  • Timely Reporting: - Using an online system called IPT, members complete a service hour record form and a monthly progress report each month. - Members must complete all exit forms and surveys within 30 days of their last day of service. 
  • Volunteer Mobilization Project: - The Volunteer Mobilization Project (VMP) is a required project each OUSF AmeriCorps member completes during their term, where they design and lead a volunteer effort that supports their host site or community. In partnership with their Site Supervisor, fellows plan a project, recruit community volunteers, and carry it out. - Members must mobilize at least 5 non-AmeriCorps volunteers for at least one hour of time each for a project within the state of Utah. 

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

The One Utah Service Fellowship is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for application and service with our programs. To request reasonable accommodation please visit https://www.usu.edu/hr/current-employees/ada/ 

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are responsible for resolving discrimination complaints, you may bring a complaint to the attention of AmeriCorps, the Federal Agency. 

If you believe that you or others have been discriminated against, or if you want more information, contact: 

Utah Labor Commission 

160 East 300 South, 3rd Floor 

Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6600 

(801) 530-6800 

Office of Civil Right and Inclusiveness 

The AmeriCorps agency 250 E Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20525 

202-606-7503 (TTY and reasonable accommodation line) 

(202) 565-3465 (FAX); eo@cns.gov (email)