Ogallala Commons
Our Philosophy Methodology Hodos Award
Maps
What We Are Doing Rebuilding Local Food Systems Youth Engagement Natural Resource Stewardship Playa Festival Preserving Oral History Renewable Energy Southern Plains Conference Southern Plains Conference Archive
Leadership Board of Directors Advisory Council Community Internships
Partners Make a Contribution Intern Application
Text Text Text

Community Internships

WHAT IS AN OGALLALA COMMONS COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP?
Our Community Internships are a unique work experience and hometown career exploration program that takes place in your local community, or a regional institution or business. Our program is a partnership between Ogallala Commons and communities that create opportunities for high school students, college students… or adults in a continuing education program or career change. OC Community Internships provide experiences that illustrate both the key assets and the serious challenges present in rural areas. Interns receive an hourly stipend for their work, and internship lengths, though flexible, normally range from 8-10 weeks or a semester (125 to 240 total hours). These internships enable rural communities to constructively utilize the skills of their youth and adults, and to inspire home-grown talent to return in the future--to live, work, play and raise their families.

Read first hand accounts on our Community Intern blogsite

Become an intern or begin an internship for your community!

HOW DO I BECOME A COMMUNITY INTERN?
The first step is to contact Julie Hodges, MS OC Education Coordinator. Send E-mail or call 806-445-6075. Julie will be happy to send you an application and instructions on how to apply for a Community Internship.

Because of the diversity of projects and communities in the region, each internship will be different and needs to be fitted with the interns various skills, talents and interests. Ogallala Commons and communities and institutions will collaborate to select the best candidate through applications, interviews and recommendations

HOW DOES MY COMMUNITY GET AN INTERN?
Or Contact: Julie Hodges, MS-Heritage Management
Ogallala Commons Education Coordinator
Send E-mail or call 806.445.6075

IMPORTANT LINKS, FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
IRS form W-9
Intern Brochure (pdf)

Read first hand accounts of Ogallala Commons Community Internships at
Our Intern Blog - follow the links on the left side of the page to see all six blogs!

Contribute to the Community Intern Program using PayPal


CHS FOUNDATION

CHS Foundation, the major Ogallala Commons Partner in creating community internships, is the giving entity of CHS, a diversified energy, grains and foods company committed to providing the essential resources that enrich lives. CHS logo