Intern (Family Consumer Health)

Agency

Department

This position is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with practical experience in PVAMU Extension programming Family & Community Health education applied research and community outreach. Interns will work alongside Family & Community Health staff to support educational programs and demonstrations across Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning execution and evaluation of Family & Community Health educational programs workshops field days meetings and other activities. Support county FCH staff with program implementation and educational activities throughout Texas.
• Assist with applied research projects food demonstrations data collection participant data program evaluations and impact reporting.
• Prepare educational materials such as fact sheets presentations newsletters news releases social media content and promotional materials.
• Participate in field visits related to nutrition life skills health and wellness and money management. Represent PVAMU PVAMU Extension and the FCH Unit professionally when interacting with youth young adults community organizations government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for statewide Extension meetings events trainings and program activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the goals and operations of the FCH Unit.

Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
• No prior experience necessary
• For work eligibility during a summer term a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the fall/spring terms.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• College student having completed sophomore year and currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Major in Nutrition Dietetics Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) Canva Adobe and other applications.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other Requirements:

• Valid drivers license required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work collectively and cooperatively with all individuals and families.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas as assigned.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Resume
• Detailed Class Schedule

Application Submission Guidelines:

The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUcareer site.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.