Emerging Professionals internships available
Augustana College has received funds from the Illinois Board of Higher Education to support underrepresented students participating in unpaid internships with partner nonprofit organizations.
The purpose of this program is to provide more opportunities for underrepresented students to have professional experiences related to their fields of study. Grant funds will be used to pay students an hourly wage (currently $13) for these internships.
Applicants must be a permanent resident of Illinois and at least a sophomore in standing at the time of application with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Qualifications for the Emerging Professionals Program:
Identify as a member of at least one underrepresented population: student of color, female, non-binary, or transgender; LGBTQIA+; student with disability(ies); adult learner/non-traditional aged student; first generation student.
To apply, complete the application form and submit, along with an updated resume, to Bobbie Tidball by Nov. 18. Internships will take place during the spring 2023 semester. Students selected for an internship must provide proof of Illinois residency and register the internship for at least 0 credit.
Spring 2023 internships
Human resources intern
City of Moline (in person)
Environmental sciences intern
Engineer intern
Communications intern
Community and economic development intern
Closet2Closet (in person)
General operations intern
Marketing intern (can be hybrid)
Programs intern (in person)
Niabi Zoo (in person)
Animal care intern
Conservation education intern
Education intern (can be hybrid)
Horticulture intern (in person)
Rock Island County Public Health Department (in person)
Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program intern
The Arc of the Quad Cities (in person)
Human resources intern
Refugee resettlement and placement intern (could be hybrid)
Refugee employment intern (in person)
WQPT-PBS (in person)
Accounting intern
Education outreach intern