Interns work with their mentor to come up with an individualized Learning Plan for the summer, attend weekly professional development seminars, and you may also complete a portfolio-worthy project.

At the end of the summer you will develop a professional poster and “elevator speech” about your KBS internship experience to be presented at the annual KBS Undergraduate Symposium, and/or write a professional blog post that will be shared on our KBS blog.

Dates:

This program is 12 weeks long and will run from May 12-August 1, 2020 (students are expected to arrive on-site by 9am Tuesday, May 12th and depart Saturday, August 1st).

Hours:

Internships are typically part-time (20+ hours/week) to accommodate your KBS course load.  Hours typically increase closer to full time during the session you do not have a KBS course commitment.  Specific work hours will be arranged with your mentor.

Course Requirement:

As part of your learning experience you are required to enroll in a summer field course at KBS.  Interns are responsible for paying for the MSU tuition associated with their course(s). Please contact the MSU Office of Financial Aid if you will need summer financial aid.

Compensation:

$2500 stipend + FULL room & board scholarship (which includes Breakfast M-F, Lunch M-F, Dinner M-Th, Brunch Sat/Sun)

Housing is equipped with small full kitchens so students also have the ability to prepare meals on their own. Resident Mentors also facilitate group meals/BBQs on evenings when the Conference Center is not serving dinner.

***Note that interns are hired as an MSU Intern and pay checks will have taxes withheld.

Learning Plan & Professional Development:

All Interns will work through the I@S program and develop a Learning Plan with their mentor that outlines specific learning goals for the Internship.  KBS offers a variety of Professional Development seminars throughout the summer designed to provide Interns with essential professional skills. ***Attendance of designated Professional Development seminars is required.

You may click HERE for detailed student info and the required forms for the Internships @ State (I@S) Program.

KBS Code of Conduct

KBS Internship Program – Student Expectations

MSU I@State Requirements

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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY!

See below for special internship opportunities at KBS with MSUE (Michigan State University Extension).  MSUE sponsored internships are FULL TIME (40 hrs/week), and you must apply using the position number through MSU’s Handshake.  If you would like to take a field course at KBS in conjunction with your MSUE internship, please visit our courses page to fill out an online course application!

TBA

Check back on December 15th for the Summer 2020 application.

What will you need?

• Ability to participate the entire 12-week program (May 12-Aug 1, 2020)
• A PDF of your current resume
• A PDF of your transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
• A list of all college-level courses you have completed relevant to the internship you are applying for
• Contact information for at least one reference
• A well-written statement of interest that highlights how this experience will enhance your learning and career goals
• Please DO NOT apply separately for KBS courses unless you intend to take courses at KBS even if your are not selected for the internship program.

Applicants must be enrolled as college students during Spring/Summer 2019.  Preference for internship positions is given to MSU students, non-MSU students may be considered and can take their course requirement as a MSU LifeLong Learner.  Speak with your advisor about transferring course credits to your home institution.