Community & Civic Impact Internship Program

Program Overview

The Community & Civic Impact Internship Program connects UVU students with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, city governments, school districts, and other government-adjacent or civic organizations for semester-long internships.

The program takes place each spring semester, generally January through April, and is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on professional experience while supporting organizations serving Utah communities.

Students are matched with an organization based on their academic background, career interests, skills, and professional goals.

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Who Can Apply

  • All UVU students
  • Any major
  • Any grade level
  • Good academic standing
  • Students interested in government, public service, civic engagement, community work, policy, communications, or related fields

Why Participate?

  • Gain professional experience
  • Get internship credit towards graduation
  • Build your resume
  • Develop professional skills
  • Explore career options
  • Build a professional network
  • Work directly with professionals
  • Gain experience related to your major

Intern Duties

Interns can assist with a variety of projects and responsibilities, including research, communications, constituent or community outreach, bill tracking, policy work, event support, and administrative projects. Specific responsibilities would be determined based on your organization's needs.

Host Organization Responsibilities

  • Provide meaningful, substantive work
  • Designate a supervisor for the intern
  • Establish a clear schedule and expectations
  • Provide appropriate training and onboarding
  • Give the student opportunities to develop professional skills
  • Provide feedback on the student's performance
  • Communicate with the Herbert Institute regarding significant issues or concerns
  • Complete an end-of-semester evaluation

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