Experiential Scholars Program (esp) Intern

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Base: $12.50 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
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 journal.
  • Participants receive $12.50 per hour, travel reimbursement at the current rate of .52 per mile, and are eligible for prorated holiday pay if averaging 20 hours per week.

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 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Travel reimbursement at .52/mile; Prorated holiday pay 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
  • Capacity to handle objects up to 25 pounds

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • Currently enrolled in US institution
  • Minimum 45 credit hours at application time
  • Good academic standing with university

Work Rights

Must be US citizen or permanent resident

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