Submitted by: Karen Shaw, kshaw3@uca.edu on 09/09/2025
Attention UCA Faculty and Staff,
Are you spending valuable time on tasks that could easily be completed by a talented student? Here’s your opportunity to reduce workload while supporting student success through our Bear Life micro-internship program.
What Are Micro-internships?
Micro-internships are short-term, project-based work experiences lasting 10-12 hours. These focused engagements allow students to demonstrate their skills, explore career paths, and earn money while helping your department tackle those projects that have been sitting on your to-do list.
Program Timeline
Projects must be scheduled between November 1 and April 15, as Bear Life participants will begin searching for micro-internship opportunities in mid-October.
Benefits to Your Department
– Free up your team’s time to pursue higher-priority opportunities and reduce burnout
– Connect with talented first- and second-year students who bring fresh perspectives and energy
– Support the Bear Life program while helping students gain valuable real-world experience
– No cost to your department – fully funded through grant money
Project Ideas Include:
– Research assistance and data collection
– Social media content creation and management
– Event planning and coordination support
– Administrative tasks and document organization
– Website updates and maintenance
– Survey design and analysis
– Marketing materials development
– Database management and entry
Ready to Get Started?
To get started, visit the webpage linked below to create your profile and post projects. UCA partners with Parker Dewey for micro-internship administration and support. Contact information is provided on the landing page.
Important: Limited funding is available, so please express your interest today to secure a micro-internship opportunity for your department. Let’s work together to create meaningful learning experiences while getting important work accomplished!