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University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture · 5 months ago

Experiential Scholars Program (ESP) Intern

Little Rock

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$12.50/hr - $12.50/hr

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a statewide campus that offers a vibrant work environment. They are seeking interns for the Experiential Scholars Program (ESP), a nine-week summer internship focused on water/soil conservation, food nutrition, health and safety, or community/economic development, where interns will gain hands-on experience and conduct independent projects under the guidance of mentors.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Seeks information from mentors and colleagues regarding the history, purpose, and mission of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Job shadows and assists mentor or designee in their day-to-day activities as a means of simulating what Extension education is all about in terms of technical programming, building trust through relationships, serving a partner, serving clientele, facilitating meetings, conducting field demonstrations, farm visits, planning, evaluation etc

Participates in leadership training via Zoom where students interact with each other, share their experiences, and learn leadership skills as applied in Extension

Conducts an independent project in focus area. (Interns will work with mentor to select an Extension project that the scholar will conduct, evaluate, and complete an impact report. Mentors will provide guidelines as to the appropriate scale of a project that can be completed in nine weeks and that targets a need in the county or state. Some examples include field demonstrations, conducting research, organizing and conducting a public meeting, workshop, or training, etc.)

Maintains a log, or journal, outlining internship experiences to complete the required Record of Internship. Completes and submits Record of Internship at the conclusion of the internship

Qualification

Leadership trainingProject managementField demonstrationsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Junior or senior-level undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. currently enrolled in any U.S. institution are eligible to apply

Priority will be given to students from traditionally underserved minorities, first-generation college students, students from institutions with limited research opportunities, and students who have a minimum of 45 credit hours at the time of application

Students must possess a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale and be in good academic standing with the university

Job related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods of time; handling of objects up to 25 pounds

Must have demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media

Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management

Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county/area

Ability to plan and teach educational programs

Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model