Experiential Scholars Program (esp) Intern

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Base: $12.50 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Junior or senior undergraduate student status
Minimum 2.5 cumulative gpa requirement
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
The Experiential Scholars Program is a nine-week summer paid internship for college juniors and seniors focusing on water conservation, food nutrition, or community development

Job Summary

  • The Experiential Scholars Program is a nine-week summer paid internship for college juniors and seniors focusing on water conservation, food nutrition, or community development.
  • Interns will work with mentors to conduct independent projects such as field demonstrations, research, or organizing public meetings while maintaining a detailed internship log.
  • Compensation includes an hourly rate of $12.50 with mileage reimbursement for travel, though housing is not provided.

Matching Summary

The Experiential Scholars Program is a nine-week summer paid internship for college juniors and seniors focusing on water conservation, food nutrition, or community development.

Salary

Base: $12.50 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Mileage reimbursement at $0.52/mile; No benefits eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Junior or senior undergraduate student status
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA requirement
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing
  • Willingness to travel to county sites
  • Physical ability to handle objects up to 25 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership experience or role model capability
  • Interest in Extension education programming
  • Background from underserved minority groups
  • First-generation college student status
  • Experience with public meeting facilitation

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 the US

Work Rights

Must be US citizen or permanent resident

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