Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
Little Rock, United States
Base: $12.50 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
On-site
Summer paid internship program
Focus areas: water/soil conservation
Focus areas: food nutrition, health, and safety
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is seeking an intern for its Experiential Scholars Program, a nine-week summer internship focused on areas such as water/soil conservation, food nutrition, health and safety, and community/economic development. The program is designed for college juniors and seniors, providing hands-on experience under the guidance of a mentor
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.
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.
Interns will work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of nine weeks at an hourly rate of $12.50, with travel reimbursed at the current rate of .52 per mile.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is seeking an intern for its Experiential Scholars Program, a nine-week summer internship focused on areas such as water/soil conservation, food nutrition, health and safety, and community/economic development. The program is designed for college juniors and seniors, providing hands-on experience under the guidance of a mentor.
Salary
Base: $12.50 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
summer paid internship program
focus areas: water/soil conservation
focus areas: food nutrition, health, and safety
focus areas: community/economic development
hands-on learning opportunities
develop a special project
leadership training via Zoom
Nice-to-have
positive role model
build trust through relationships
serve a partner and clientele
Key Requirements
Junior or senior-level undergraduate students
citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
minimum 45 credit hours at the time of application
cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
good academic standing
demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management
Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county/area