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Watch the Virtual Info Session

We provide this link to the October 7, 2024 info session about CiviGators.

The University of Florida Bob Graham Center for Public Service and UF Government and Community Relations office are pleased to sponsor students for public service internship opportunities in conjunction with our local public service partners.

This part-time internship, requiring a 10-15 hour weekly commitment, is designed to fit seamlessly with your academic schedule in Gainesville and surrounding communities.

Application Process

The application period for CiviGators is open. Apply at this link.

For convenience, please download a copy of the application to familiarize yourself with its components.

About the Internship

The CiviGators Internship connects high-achieving University of Florida undergraduate students with local government offices and community organizations. Through this two-semester program, students gain hands-on public service experience while fostering collaboration between the university and local partners.

Jointly supported by UF’s Office of Government and Community Relations and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, the program focuses on placing students in county and municipal government roles to develop pathways into public service careers.

View of list of potential internship placements.

• Open to all undergraduate majors with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interns work part-time (15 hours per week) each semester.
• All interns will enroll in and earn between 1-3 academic credits each semester.
• Interns engage in project-based work addressing operational challenges and strategic goals in city and county departments.
• Interns will also engage in monthly professional development provided by UF GCR and the Graham Center.

Timeline

Monday, May 12, 2025 — Application opens. Submit your application as soon as possible.
Monday, June 16, 2025 — Priority review of applications begins and continues until all positions are filled.
Late June, 2025 — Host organizations begin conducting remote interviews.
Early August — Internship offers extended to successful candidates.
Late August — Onboarding and training.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 — Student internships begin at host organization.

Contact Dr. Kevin Bird, Experiential Learning Coordinator, Bob Graham Center for Public Service at kevin.bird@ufl.edu or (352) 273-1077 with additional questions.

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