This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
The University of Florida Bob Graham Center for Public Service and UF Federal Relations
Type of position
Internship with cost of living scholarship and housing provided
Position description
The University of Florida Bob Graham Center for Public Service and UF Federal Relations are pleased to sponsor public service internships for undergraduate UF students with Florida Congressional and Senate offices in Washington, D.C. during the 2024 Summer semester.
In recent semesters, UF students have served in offices including:
- US Senator Marco Rubio (R)
- US Senator Rick Scott (R)
- Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL-4)
- Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12)
- Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-3)
- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20)
- Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22)
- Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL-15)
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13)
- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25)
- Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL-6)
- Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24)
Job duties in these and other potential Florida offices include attending hearings, drafting reports and legislative updates, supporting special projects and events, and essential front-line constituent relations. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, self-starters, and have a passion for civic engagement and the intersection of policy and politics. This in-person internship requires a time commitment of 40 hours per week.
All currently enrolled undergraduate academic majors are encouraged to apply. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required for this internship. Preference will be given to Junior and Senior standing students with at least one semester completed at UF. Selected interns are provided housing in Washington, D.C., and a cost-of-living scholarship to help support their experience. If you are interested in working for a district office before applying to the Washington D.C. Internship programs, or have any additional questions, please email Dr. Kevin Bird, Bob Graham Center for Public Service at kevin.bird@ufl.edu, (352) 273-1077.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled University of Florida undergraduate student in good standing
- Demonstrated interest in public service, public policy, law, or government affairs
- All academic majors are encouraged to apply
- Minimum 3.0 GPA is required to apply
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Successful candidates will be energetic team players, as well as self-starters, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Website
Contact
Dr. Kevin Bird, kevin.bird@ufl.edu, (352) 273-1077