Community Partners

Fall 2024 IBL-Supported Internships

How IBL-Supported Internships Work

The Institute on Black Life, in collaboration with the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, has developed partnerships with local organizations in the Tampa Bay area to provide pathways to academic credit-earning internships for all undergraduate students who are interested in these opportunities. Students can earn 3-6 credits for their internships and receive a "Satisfactory" or "Unsatisfactory" on their transcripts after completion. Internships provide opportunities for students to build their resumes, network and establish professional relationships, and put their coursework into action by completing meaningful projects.

All students who are accepted into these internships are automatically eligible to enroll in AFA 4940, which is how they will earn academic credit for the internship. AFA 4940 is not a separate class; it is the internship itself.

Internship Opportunities

Applications for fall 2024 internships have closed. New internship opportunities for spring 2024 will be announced in October 2024. Students and community partners can see previous internship listings below.

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Institute on Black Life Research Internship (Stipend)

  1. IBL is seeking 2-3 interns to assist with archival research concerning the history of Africana Studies and student activism and protest on USF's campus. Students do not need research experience and will be trained.
  2. All work for the internship will be completed on the USF campus. St. Petersburg campus students are eligible to apply and complete their internship at the St. Pete campus.
  3. The research internship includes a $1000 stipend to be paid half during mid-semester and the remaining half at the end of the semester.

Black Voters MatterBlack Voters Matter Fund Internship (Unpaid)

  1. BVM is seeking student interns who will develop a Get Out the Vote event on the USF campus (Tampa and/or St. Pete) during the fall semester. Students will be trained on canvassing, phone banking, communications, and receive support for building their event.
  2. Most work will be completed on a USF campus with occasional requests to participate in BVM events in the Tampa area.

EnVision Resolution LogoProgram Assistant with EnVision Resolution (Unpaid) - 3 Openings

  1. ER is seeking a motivated intern to join our organization to help manage, grow, and improve the success of our programs. There is a program assistant assigned to every EnVision Resolution initiative (Health Equity Engagement, Youth Engagement, Civic Engagement). This person serves as the point of contact for the program in addition to the CEO. The position includes research opportunities and training in fund development, grant writing, leadership, program evaluation and measurement, and more.
  2. Most work will be completed remotely with expectations for some in-person meetings in Tampa.

Medical Support Team with EnVision Resolution (Unpaid) - Several Openings

  1. ER is seeking dedicated student interns to assist with vital sign screenings at our community health resource hub locations. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in underserved communities. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about healthcare, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent patient service.
  2. This position is part time, there are 3- 3 ½ hour shifts to sign up for every month (shifts are 1st, 4th Tuesday, 5:30pm to 8:00pm and/or 3rd Saturday, 8:30am to 12pm). Additionally, there is a standing biweekly evaluation meeting on Fridays with the CEO.

Marketing Intern with EnVision Resolution (Unpaid) - 2 Openings

  1. ER is seeking a motivated Marketing Intern to join our organization to help create a marketing and communication plan to grow our network. This internship will provide hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing, including digital marketing, social media management, content creation, market research, and campaign analytics. The ideal candidate is passionate about marketing, eager to learn, and has a creative mindset.
  2. Most work will be completed remotely with expectations for some in-person meetings in Tampa.

Common Cause LogoCommon Cause Voting and Elections Intern - Florida (Paid)

  1. Common Cause Florida is seeking an intern to work with our voting and elections program. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a major election year with nonpartisan grassroots engagement, volunteer management, voting rights/education messaging, research, and data analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a commitment to a fair and transparent democracy, and who is interested in learning more about voting and elections.
  2. This is a remote position.
  3. $1,750 for the 11 weeks paid in 5 equal twice monthly payments on the 15th and last day of the month.

To learn more about each of these internships, download full internship descriptions here. You may be prompted to log in to your USF account to view.

How to Apply

Applications for fall 2024 closed in August. Visit us again for future opportunities.