Academic Intern

Job scope: Gain hands-on experience in specific field of study. Exposure to various aspects of service delivery and administrative operations of a non-profit center. Assist in relevant projects, shadow/train with professionals and contribute to the delivery of services under supervision. Receive on-the job training related to professional positions available within the Center. Represents the Center in a professional manner and has the opportunity to make a lasting impact on communities and individuals in Northeast Texas.

Education/licensure: Currently or previously enrolled for 6 or more hours or enrolled in an internship course at an eligible Texas college or university. Must be completing final 1-2 semesters of a Bachelor program in one of the following areas of study: psychology, social work, sociology, early childhood education, human development and family studies, accounting, mathematics, human resources, information technology, marketing, and/or communications.

Resides in the state of Texas.

Must meet one or more of the following circumstances:

Have completed a financial aid application

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) for one of the academic periods within the last 2 years

Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI) or $0-$20,000

Eligible for a Pell grant

Eligible for a Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)

Eligible to be funded through the Texas Leadership Scholars Program

Complete the Student Eligibility Form with TXWORKS and obtain letter of eligibility to be submitted with application.

Current valid driver's license in state of residence with a driving record that meets the standards of the liability insurer for CHC.

Experience/Knowledge: Knowledge equivalent to upper-level undergraduate courses in the relevant field of study.

Advanced communication and writing skills. Entry-level technology skills and ability to work within a variety of electronic programs.

Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job:

Willing to travel as required by position.

Mobile and able to sit, stand, bend and reach during the workday.