Experiential Scholars Program (esp) Intern

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Base: $12.50 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Summer paid internship program
Hands-on learning opportunities
Develop a special project
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

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 .52 per mile.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $12.50 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not benefit eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • summer paid internship program
  • hands-on learning opportunities
  • develop a special project
  • leadership training via Zoom
  • independent project in focus area
  • Record of Internship completion

Nice-to-have

  • positive role model
  • healthy work-life balance
  • vibrant work environment

Key Requirements

  • Junior or senior-level undergraduate students
  • minimum of 45 credit hours
  • cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5
  • good academic standing
  • citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

Work Rights

Citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

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