University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Little Rock, AR, United States
Base: $12.50 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Junior or senior undergraduate student status
Minimum 2.5 cumulative gpa requirement
Ability to travel to county sites and farms
The Experiential Scholars Program is a nine-week summer paid internship for college juniors and seniors focusing on agriculture-related fields
Job Summary
The Experiential Scholars Program is a nine-week summer paid internship for college juniors and seniors focusing on agriculture-related fields.
Interns will be assigned a mentor to train them in Extension education while they develop and complete an independent project such as a field demonstration.
Compensation includes $12.50 per hour for up to 40 hours weekly with mileage reimbursement available for required travel.
Matching Summary
The Experiential Scholars Program is a nine-week summer paid internship for college juniors and seniors focusing on agriculture-related fields.
Salary
Base: $12.50 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not eligible for benefits; Travel: Reimbursed at $0.52/mile
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Junior or senior undergraduate student status
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA requirement
Ability to travel to county sites and farms
Strong oral and written communication skills
Capacity to handle objects up to 25 pounds
Nice-to-have
Interest in water soil conservation or food nutrition
Experience with public meeting organization
Background as first-generation college student
Leadership experience and role model qualities
Willingness to work in central Arkansas location
Key Requirements
US citizen or permanent resident status
Minimum 45 credit hours at time of application
Good academic standing with current university
Proof of legal authority to work in US
Work Rights
Must have US citizenship or permanent resident status