Virtual | Summer & Fall  |  Part-Time  |  Paid

 

POSITION: Intern

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF INTERNSHIP:

The purpose of this internship is to recruit high-achieving and dependable, bilingual, Hispanic students from the United States mainland and Puerto Rico to work in a virtual learning network. The program uses a curriculum developed by Asekia to enhance the Natural Resources Conservation Service mission and outreach objectives among Hispanic communities. The virtual internship is an excellent opportunity to increase bilingual interns' knowledge of agricultural conservation, preservation of natural resources, agribusiness, leadership, and USDA programs and outreach services. Many of Asekia’s former student interns have experienced success in advancing their professional careers or defining their area of interest to select and pursue post-graduate degrees.

 

The virtual internship work and requirements include: 

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• Completion of ninety (90) percent of attendance and participation in virtual sessions, and fulfillment of training and coaching sessions and assignments, scheduled by Asekia’s team,

• Satisfactory completion of an individual or team project (approved by Asekia’s team); designing, implementing, and presenting a project during the internship,

• If designing a conservation project, recruiting a local Hispanic/Latino farmer to focus on a conservation project or practice,

• Submitting a plan for approval and completing a final online presentation of the project to Asekia’s team,

• Attending 100 percent of the coaching sessions with the assigned Asekia coach(es).

 

Interns are encouraged and provided opportunities during the internship to:

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• Increase leadership opportunities in agriculture, conservation, and agricultural outreach

• Help improve and enhance Asekia’s curriculum and future virtual internships

• Support local farmers with conservation projects and initiatives

• Collaborate with Asekia team to improve educational materials and activities

 

TIME COMMITMENT AND COMPENSATION: 

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• Complete 44 hours of work over a 3-month period

• Compensation: $18 per hour (up to a maximum of 44 hours)

• Work periods: Spring (March – May) or Fall (October – December) 

 

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