Experiential Scholars Program (esp) Intern

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.

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