Experiential Scholars Program (esp) Intern

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Hourly rate: $12.50; maximum duration: nine weeks;...
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 $0.52 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

Hourly rate: $12.50; Maximum duration: nine weeks; Benefits: Not benefit eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • summer paid internship program
  • hands-on learning opportunities
  • develop a special project
  • leadership training via Zoom
  • conducts an independent project
  • maintains a log or journal

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Junior or senior-level undergraduate students
  • minimum of 45 credit hours
  • 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
  • ability to visit clientele at sites
  • ability to plan and teach educational programs
  • demonstrated leadership

Work Rights

Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.

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