University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Base: $12.50 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Summer paid internship program
College juniors and seniors
Hands-on learning opportunities
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
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 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.
Salary
Base: $12.50 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not benefit eligible
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
summer paid internship program
college juniors and seniors
hands-on learning opportunities
develop a special project
leadership training via Zoom
conduct an independent project
Nice-to-have
focus on water/soil conservation
focus on food nutrition
focus on community/economic development
positive role model
work-life balance
Key Requirements
Junior or senior-level undergraduate students
minimum of 45 credit hours
cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5
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 throughout the county/area
Ability to plan and teach educational programs
Demonstrated leadership
Work Rights
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.