Posted November 2, 2009 - 9:54am by Rosa Valencia
Willie L. Brown Internship Program Spring 2010 - for upper division students.
The deadline for applications is November 30, 2009. This is a terrific opportunity.
The Willie L. Brown Internship Program selects outstanding SFState students from all academic majors and places them in San Francisco city agencies and organizations engaged in work that is relevant to their professional aspirations. The program combines practical experience and professional development by giving students the opportunity to experience and then discuss the mechanics, politics, and challenges of local government during an academic seminar.
Interns gain valuable work experience in SF government agencies; receive a $2,000 stipend for their work; obtain 3 units of academic credit for AU 600 internship seminar; and are mentored by professionals working in the public sector.
Prospective Willie L. Brown Interns are expected to be interested in pursuing careers in public service and contributing to the diversification of perspectives in local government, public policy and national affairs. To apply students must meet the following criteria:
* Be available to work at internship site 16 hours/week for the 15-week semester.
* Be available to enroll in a seminar that meets once per week for 15 weeks on Tues. from 4 to 7pm, at San Francisco City Hall.
* Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
* Have completed 90 units of college coursework.
* Have a 3.0 GPA.
* Have faced challenges to pursuing a college education.
* Be interested in working in the public sector.
* Economic need is also given consideration.
* Hand in completed application materials to ADMIN 154 no later than 4:00PM on NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Raquel Pinderhughes
Director, Willie L. Brown Internship Program
Professor, Urban Studies and Planning
Phone: 415-338-7520
Email: raquelrp@sfsu.edu
Office: HSS 136
Professor, Urban Studies and Planning
Phone: 415-338-7520
Email: raquelrp@sfsu.edu
Office: HSS 136
