Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc. - Agricultural Education Intern

 

Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc.  

Agricultural Education Intern, U-Learn Farm

Position
Functional Title	Agriculture Education Intern
Category Status	Seasonal Hourly (March through September )
Company Information:	The Maryland State Fair & Agricultural Society, Inc., is a private, non-profit 501(c) 3 organization that was founded in 1878. Located in Timonium Maryland since it’s inception, the 110 acres campus is home to numerous exhibition buildings, stables and a half mile race track and grandstand. The mission of the Maryland State Fair is to support agricultural and educational events, and to promote and preserve Maryland’s Agricultural competitions and events that showcase Maryland’s premier industry.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position	The Maryland State Fair & Agricultural Society, Inc. is offering a paid agriculture education internship opportunity with the U-Learn Farm agriculture education program. Intern will be given the opportunity to gain real world professional experience while building their portfolio and resume. Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills and accuracy are important qualifications for this position, as well as good customer relations and the ability to communicate clearly. The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled multi-tasker, is reliable and committed to consistently meeting deadlines.  This person’s responsibilities will include assisting the U-Learn Farm Coordinator and Maryland State Fair leadership with the following, but not limited to:  ● Collaborate with staff and volunteer committee members with planning, programing and implementation of educational programs, activities and exhibits offered in U-Learn Farm  ● Assist U-learn Farm Coordinator with recruiting volunteers and with logistics related to getting the volunteers on the fairgrounds and working in the area.  ● Create social media posts for U-Learn Farm Facebook page and assist with general marketing to increase public awareness and participation;  ● Serve as the primary lead for running U-Learn Farm during the state fair- August 27-September 14. Including set- up and tear down and working with U-Learn Farm Committee  ● Assist in other Maryland State Fair Agriculture Education needs as they arise.
Minimum Qualification:	Be a current college student or recent graduate majoring in agriculture and/or education Experience in creating educational exhibits or lessons, or organizing events  Experience:  ● Proficiency in Google Drive, Documents and Sheets  ● Exceptional attention to detail;  ● Respectful of deadlines and conscientious;  ● Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills;  ● Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range and diverse group of individuals;  ● Be Self-Motivated with the drive to follow through;  ● Experience working with high-level individuals such as board members, donors, sponsors, volunteers or customers; -  Must be able to work independently and in a team environment   Preferences:  Experience with event management and promotions and a basic understanding with a knowledge of agriculture, fairs and expositions.  Individual who is available the Week of August 24- September 14, 2025  Additional Information:  This is a paid internship. Pay will be $15/hr.  Benefits offered: N/A  Annual Leave: N/A  Vacation: N/A Sick Leave: N/A Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.  Regular Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday –Friday  The internship does allow for partial remote working with approval from U-Learn Farm Coordinator and Maryland State Fair Leadership.  Job Risks  Not Applicable To This Position  Physical Demands  Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. This individual may be required to lift boxes up to 40 pounds and move them to different locations.  Best Consideration Date  February 20, 2026  Required Documents:  Packets should be sent:  Emailed to:  Amanda Brown Clougherty  akbrown@umd.edu  or  Mailed to:  The Maryland State Fair Attn: U-learn Farm Internship P.O. Box 188 Timonium, MD 21093  Resume Cover Letter List of References