Experiential Scholars Program (esp) Intern

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Little Rock, United States
Base: $12.50 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
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Focus on water/soil conservation
Focus on food nutrition, health, and safety
Focus on community/economic development
** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking interns for its nine-week Experiential Scholars Program, focusing on water/soil conservation, food nutrition, health, and community/economic development. Applicants must be junior or senior undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 2.5, and the internship offers hands-on experience and mentorship. **

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 them, 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 $0.52 per mile.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking interns for its nine-week Experiential Scholars Program, focusing on water/soil conservation, food nutrition, health, and community/economic development. Applicants must be junior or senior undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 2.5, and the internship offers hands-on experience and mentorship. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • focus on water/soil conservation
  • focus on food nutrition, health, and safety
  • focus on community/economic development
  • develop a special project
  • maintain a log or journal

Nice-to-have

  • leadership training via Zoom
  • positive role model

Key Requirements

  • Junior or senior-level undergraduate students
  • citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
  • minimum 45 credit hours
  • cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5
  • demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
  • Ability to use the computer for program delivery
  • Ability to plan and teach educational programs

Work Rights

Not specified

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