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This application is for University of Minnesota graduate students seeking a paid summer internship with a community-based nonprofit organization or small business

Timeframe/Hours

CHI Community Internships are offered during the summer and are supervised by the host organization. 

Internships are offered as follows:

Type of Internship

Total Hours Allotted

Estimated HRS/WK

Full Time

480

40hrs/wk

3/4 Time

360

30hrs/wk

Part Time

240

20hrs/wk

Please Note:  Although the duration of the internship is from late May to the end of August (approximately 14-15 weeks), internships can start and end anytime within this timeframe.

Qualifications

  • Students must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities Campus) in the School of Public Health, the School of Social Work, School of Medicine or Nursing School
  • Students from socially and economically disadvantaged or ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
  • Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.0)
  • Experience with communities of color and/or nonprofit organizations

Students Who Participate

  • Gain valuable experience working with community-based nonprofit organizations or businesses serving diverse communities addressing health disparities 
  • May have the opportunity to fulfill master’s degree field experience requirements
  • Develop hands-on professional skills
  • Improve their communications and consulting skills
  • Are exposed to potential careers and new community engagement opportunities
  • Apply classroom knowledge to real-life management and operational situations
  • Must submit a Work Plan at the start and a Final Report & Evaluation at the completion of the internship
  • Will be paid an hourly wage ($18.00/hour), bi-weekly according to the University payroll schedule

Application Deadline: N/A

  • Preferred Application Method: Please fill out the Online Application.
  • Submit Resume and Cover Letter to Nedy Windham at [email protected].

      NOTE:  Resume & Cover Letter need to be submitted at the same time as the application.
      Applications WILL NOT be considered if these documents are not submitted in a timely manner.

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