Community Engagement

Internship Opportunity

The Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center (IWRC) offers for-credit internship opportunities for 百媚导航 students interested in community-engaged work supporting displaced populations across Florida. In partnership with local organizations, students gain hands-on experience in outreach, advocacy, and research aimed at improving well-being and social integration.

For the Fall 2025鈥揝pring 2026 academic year, we are offering two internship tracks.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF)

Community Outreach and Administrative Support (see flyer)

Interns will assist with community outreach and administrative coordination at LSF, a statewide service organization supporting displaced individuals and families. Responsibilities include helping build sustainable partnerships, coordinating donations, and supporting orientation and resource events.

  • Location: St. Petersburg office (in-person or hybrid)
  • Time commitment: Flexible; 1鈥�6 credit hours

Ideal for students interested in:

  • Support for displaced groups
  • Nonprofit program operations
  • Outreach and partnership development

Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force (TBRTF)

Community Engagement and Research (see flyer)

This hybrid, two-semester internship offers students the opportunity to collaborate with organizations and leaders who work with newly arrived populations in Tampa Bay. Interns will contribute to event coordination, awareness campaigns, and research projects related to youth, mentoring, and best practices in resettlement programming.

  • Hybrid
  • Time commitment: 5鈥�7 hours/week
  • Two-semester commitment preferred

Ideal for students interested in:

  • Policy and program research
  • Cross-sector community initiatives
  • Supporting newly arrived individuals and families

NEW! Grant Writing Component

All interns will take part in a short introductory grant writing seminar led by IWRC staff. This training will prepare students to contribute to a grant proposal in collaboration with their host organization, enhancing their professional skills and helping partners secure needed funding.

How to Apply

To express interest, email Dr. Elizabeth Aranda with the following:

  • Which opportunity you are interesting in
  • Your full name, major, and student ID
  • How many credit hours you're seeking
  • A brief statement of interest
  • Your r茅sum茅 or CV