Public Service Fellows Program Overview
The Public Service Fellows (PSF) Program began in 2014 with support from the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation. Since its inception 41 undergraduate students have completed internships with 40 organizations located in 13 North Carolina counties. The goal of the program is to foster workplace experiences for undergraduates at ECU while helping rural communities build professional capacity to address public issues.
Starting in 2017, up to 20 students will be chosen each year for SECU Public Fellow Internships (PFI). PFI participants will participate in 20 hours of leadership and professional development workshops in addition to the 330-hour PSF internship experience. Each student selected for the program receives a stipend of $4,200.
Position Summary
The PFI will work with two major projects: 1) migrant farmworkers and 2) ongoing education and advocacy activities. The migrant farmworker project is an interdisciplinary research project in collaboration with the ECU Department of Geography, Planning and Environment and the Department of Human Development and Family Science to identify specific needs and barriers to services for migrant farmworkers and their families.
The PFI will participate in community and research meetings, communicate to stakeholder groups, create and distribute surveys, flyers, and other marketing materials, conduct field research, plan for community events and meetings, and other projects as needed.
Internship Location & Supervisor Information
AMEXCAN is a nonprofit organization that offers various educational programs including ESL classes, enrichment programs for school age children, 4H activities, and sessions on higher education and planning.
AMEXCAN is located at 261 Belvoir Highway, Greenville. The PFI will report directly to Juvencio Rocha Peralta, Executive Director at AMEXCAN.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate time management skills, and work collaboratively in a diverse, team-based environment.
Start & End Dates
May 15, 2017 through August 31, 2017
Majors Targeted
Communication, Education, Foreign Languages, Geography, Political Science, Public Health, Urban and Regional Planning
Application Process
Applicants must complete a PFI application and submit a resume to be considered. Applications are available at www.ecu.edu/pscr.
All students selected for the PFI program must have undergraduate status and meet the following eligibility requirements by the internship start date:
- North Carolina resident
- 0 GPA or higher in major field of study
- Completion of at least 60 semester credit hours
East Carolina University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and as such encourages applications from qualified women and minorities.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at 252.737.1016 (voice/TTY).
Federal law requires proper documentation of identity and employability at the time of employment.