Academic Visitor – Communications & Outreach (Unpaid Internship)

About the role

The Academic Visitor position offers a hands‑on internship within the communications and outreach team at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. You will support a variety of initiatives that blend healthcare, education, and nonprofit work while gaining practical experience in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist departmental leadership with administrative, communication, and outreach tasks.
• Support marketing, public relations, development, and philanthropy projects.
• Contribute to day‑to‑day operational activities that advance the institute’s mission.
• Maintain flexibility to align work hours (approximately 10–15 hours per week) with academic schedules.

Required profile

• Current student or recent graduate able to commit 10–15 hours weekly.
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid‑19 or hold an approved exemption.
• Legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Practical experience in a healthcare and nonprofit setting.
• Opportunity to develop professional communication and outreach skills.
• Mentorship from experienced departmental leaders.