Graduate Student Internship OpportunitiesThe AgriSafe Network has openings for graduate student interns. AgriSafe is a national 501©3 organization representing health and safety professionals who strive to reduce health disparities found among the agricultural community. The internship is an unpaid, 2-4 month opportunity with the possibility of extension. It is designed for students to obtain relevant work experience in order to be competitive for future positions in public health or other non-profit/for profit arenas, with an emphasis on agricultural occupational health. Areas of possible concentration include:
NATURE OF INTERNSHIP DUTIESThe intern will be responsible for supporting staff in continuing education for agricultural employers and employees; education programs for special populations and emerging issues for agricultural health & safety professionals. Intern duties may include but are not limited to:
QUALIFICATIONSCurrent enrollment as graduate level student in an accredited college or university; majoring in public health, health education, communications, or related field. WORK DURATION & CONDITIONSNegotiable and flexible. Approximately 100- 200 hours over a period of 2-4 months. The internship is unpaid, however a travel stipend of $400 is available to interns who present their work at professional meetings. LOCATIONAgriSafe offices are located in Covington, Louisiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska; alternative work site arrangements are considered, including telecommuting. ACADEMIC CREDITAgriSafe will work with intern and student’s advisor to facilitate academic credit. Student may also use the resources they develop to build their career portfolio or enhance their capstone experience. SELECTION REQUIREMENTSA copy of an unofficial graduate school transcript, cover letter, resume and contact information for two professional references should be sent to: Knesha Rose, Health Communications Director, [email protected], Questions? Call 985-327-1627. |