Job Opening

Job Description

Want to come work for Dawson County Extension? We're looking for an internship for Summer 2025! You will get hands on experience with 4-H, fair planning, and executing a county fair. You will also get an opportunity to help with fun summer workshops and outreach events in the local community!

-Anticipated timeline: May 19-August 15, 2025
-Assist with 4-H workshops, contests, county fair, 4-H camp, and coordination of other 4-H youth activities
-Program development opportunities available



Qualifications or Skills Required
-Previous experience in 4-H is recommended
-Livestock experience recommended
- Focus on agriculture education or a passion for working with you in agriculture is encouraged

Salary and Benefits
-$15 an hour, 40/hrs a week
-No housing available

Link to application form

Please send application, cover letter, resume, and three references to Sarah Fanning (sfanning3@unl.edu )

2024 Dawson County Extension Board Members

2025

DAWSON COUNTY EXTENSION BOARD 

MEETING DATES

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Annual Extension Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Extension Office, Lexington.  Present, retiring, and new Board Members

Tuesday, February 4- 1:00 p.m., Extension Board Executive Officers Conference Call

Tuesday, March 4 - 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Extension Office, Lexington

Tuesday, April 1 - 1:00 p.m., Extension Board Executive Officers Conference Call

Tuesday, May 6- 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Extension Office, Lexington

Tuesday, June 3 – 1:00 p.m., Extension Board Executive Officers Conference Call

Tuesday, July 1- No call or Board Meeting due to County Fair Activities

Tuesday, August 5– 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Extension Office, Lexington 

Tuesday, September 2- 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Extension Office, Lexington

Tuesday, October 7- 1:00 p.m., Extension Board Executive Officers Conference Call

Tuesday, November 4- 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Extension Office, Lexington

Tuesday, December 2- 1:00 p.m., Extension Board Executive Officers Conference Call

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 6:30 p.m., Present, retiring, and new Board Member; Extension Office, Lexington

                                                                                  

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