SGPP Internship Recruitment Information for Employers
Overview:
SGPP students are well-versed in government, nonprofit, and policy issues. Employers seeking highly qualified interns can contact Internship Coordinator Laureana Benitez at laureana@arizona.edu to post internship opportunities on our website. Please note, SGPP does not award credit for campaigns for non-elected officials.
How Employers Can Participate:
- Provide a description of your organization
- Include internship application instructions
- Add relevant details to attract applicants
Student Internship Requirements
- On-site Hours: Students must complete on-site hours to earn academic credit (1 credit = 40 hours)
- Coursework: Students also complete coursework in addition to internship hours
- Internship Manual: Review the SGPP Internship Manual for a comprehensive overview of internships within the department.
Internship Enrollment Process:
- Once a student secures an internship, they must enroll in the SGPP internship course by submitting a work plan
- Work plan requires internship site supervisor's signature
- Students submit the work plan to finalize enrollment
Reporting and Supervision:
- Students must submit two reports (mid-term and final) while actively interning
- Supervisors meet with students twice during the semester to review performance
For more details, please refer to the SGPP Internship Manual.
Spring Session 2026
The Spring 2026 section will occur from January 14 - May 6
Students must submit work plans by January 21
Questions?
Contact SGPP Internship Coordinator Laureana Benitez (laureana@arizona.edu).