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Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Undergraduate Internship is to provide an intern with relevant field experiences in their chosen field of study. One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility. The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern and the sponsoring educational facility. Placement in our internship program does not provide financial assistance with relocation, housing, or transportation. Interns must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Qualifications

Mayo Clinic seeks diverse candidates from undergraduate and graduate programs across the country.

Qualified candidates should be self-motivated, creative, and enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s program in one of these fields of study: Exercise Science/Physiology; Health/Wellness Promotion; Other related majors.

Students should have completed all course work except their internship, or have one semester left following their internship.

Please include the following in your application:

A complete resume

A cover letter (add to resume or place in “attachments” section) describing your career objectives and listing pertinent experiences you have had that might interest those considering your application. Also include semester/year you’re applying for and hours required for your internship.

Letter of reference from faculty advisor.

Transcripts (a photocopy is acceptable) from all colleges attended.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all application materials are complete and are received by Mayo Clinic on or before the deadline for internship period. The selection committee will not review incomplete application s.

Applications will be accepted May 1-June 1 and the internships will start around the 1 st or 2 nd week of August.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $15.60 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:30/5:00pm

Weekend Schedule

No weekends, holidays or on call

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Keri Pellegrom

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.