Vision Health Intern
Saving-Sight
- Columbia, MO
- $16.00-18.00 per hour
- Training
- Part-time
Hours: 15-20 hours per week; Primarily mornings with occasional afternoons/evenings.
Term: Fall 2025 semester
Pay: $16–$18 per hour, depending on experienceAbout the Role: KidSight is seeking a reliable, mission-driven intern to assist with pediatric vision screenings and data entry in the mid-Missouri area. This paid position is perfect for students interested in optometry, ophthalmology, public health, nursing, or education, offering hands-on experience while making a direct impact on children's vision health.Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with setting up and conducting vision screenings for children at schools, childcare centers and kid-friendly community sites.
- Accurately enter screening data into the KidSight database.
- Support the team in organizing and maintaining screening equipment.
- Communicate with school staff and families in a professional and friendly manner.
- Follow KidSight protocols to ensure the safety and accuracy of screenings.
- An interest in vision health, public health, education, or related fields.
- Comfortable working with children.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Reliable transportation to screening locations.
- Able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds of screening equipment
- Availability on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with some flexibility for occasional afternoons.
- Hands-on experience in community vision health initiatives.
- Exposure to working with school systems and nonprofit health programming.
- An opportunity to contribute to the mission of helping Missouri kids see clearly.