Program & Public Policy Internship
Transform Communities Through Policy and Action
The Program & Public Policy Internship Program at UBFSF provides an innovative platform for student volunteers to gain hands-on experience in political science, public administration, and related fields. This internship equips participants with the tools to develop, direct, and implement transformative programs and policy measures aimed at addressing systemic challenges in underrepresented communities.
Our program invites students who recognize the value and unique insights that directly impacted, incarcerated, and formerly incarcerated citizens bring to movements addressing mass incarceration, police brutality, housing discrimination, and more.
Program Objectives
Participants will learn to:
- Lead agenda-setting efforts for social and economic initiatives.
- Contribute to policy formation and decision-making processes.
- Drive policy implementation at grassroots and institutional levels.
- Design and execute program development strategies.
Each year six student participants will be selected to attend a remote 12 week training program (3-6 hours per week). Thereafter, this program will provide a nine (9) month “hands-on” apprenticeship to apply this training on a professional setting with mentorship from our Board of Directors, incarcerated founder, and/or partnering organizations.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Interest in public administration, fundraising, or social justice initiatives.
- At least two years of data entry experience.
- Strong written, oral communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficient internet research and project management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and take initiative as part of a team.