Experiential Scholars Program (esp) Intern

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Hourly rate: $12.50; maximum 9 weeks; travel reimb...
Not specified (temporary internship, likely in-person)
Hands-on learning opportunities
Develop a special project
Leadership training via zoom
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is seeking interns for their Experiential Scholars Program, which provides a nine-week paid internship for college juniors and seniors. The program focuses on areas such as water/soil conservation, food nutrition, and community/economic development, offering hands-on learning experiences and mentorship

Job Summary

  • The Experiential Scholars Program (ESP) is a nine-week summer paid internship program at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA) intended for college juniors and seniors to work in one of three focus areas: water/soil conservation, food nutrition, health, and safety, or community/economic development.
  • Each scholar will be assigned a focus area mentor who will train, provide hands-on learning opportunities, and work with interns to develop a special project such as a field demonstration or organizing a public meeting.
  • Interns will work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of nine weeks in the summer at an hourly rate of $12.50, with travel reimbursed at the current rate of $0.52 per mile.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is seeking interns for their Experiential Scholars Program, which provides a nine-week paid internship for college juniors and seniors. The program focuses on areas such as water/soil conservation, food nutrition, and community/economic development, offering hands-on learning experiences and mentorship.

Salary

Hourly rate: $12.50; Maximum 9 weeks; Travel reimbursement: $0.52 per mile

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • hands-on learning opportunities
  • develop a special project
  • leadership training via Zoom
  • conduct an independent project
  • maintain a log or journal

Nice-to-have

  • work-life balance
  • positive role model
  • serve clientele
  • facilitate meetings

Key Requirements

  • Junior or senior-level undergraduate students
  • Minimum 45 credit hours
  • Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.

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