Vision Health Intern - KidSight

Vision Health Intern (Fall 2026)

Location: Columbia, MO

Hours: 15-20 hours per week; Primarily weekday mornings; occasional afternoons/evenings.

Term: Fall 2026 semester (August-December 2026)

Pay: $17/hour

About 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.
• Assist in developing content and storytelling materials that highlight KidSight's impact, programs, events, and vision health education efforts.
• Communicate with school staff and families in a professional and friendly manner.
• Follow KidSight protocols to ensure the safety and accuracy of screenings.

Qualifications:

• 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
• Consistent availability on weekday mornings, with some flexibility for occasional afternoons.

What You'll Gain:

• 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.

NOTE: The preceding statements describe the nature and level of assignments normally given to job incumbents. They are not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned. Saving Sight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our staff, and seek diversity in our applicants. Saving Sight does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Saving Sight reserves the right to seek, hire and promote individuals who support the goals and mission of the organization.

At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who do not require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.