Public Service Internship Programs

The Public Service Internship (PSI) program connects students with Bay Area social justice issues through internships that focus on policy, community organizing, or direct service. Students intern for 8-10 hours a week for the academic year and enroll in a field studies course for units. Student interns also meet as a cohort throughout the year to build leadership and professional skills and explore social change strategies.

“I am proud of finding ways to contribute to broader efforts, such as the Contra Costa County Jail Fight, which we won. I learned a lot of what could be called "meta skills," skills that enable other skills to be developed.”

CHANCE GRABLE, Class of 2016, Major in History
Hometown: Oakland

At-A-Glance

Internship
Units available
Stipend or scholarship
Time commitment: 8–10 hours per week
Long term (academic year)
Government (federal, state, or local agencies)

PSI interns and supervisors, fall 2019

Important Dates

Applications Open	February 2020 for 2020-2021 internships
Applications Due	March 2020, Date to be announced
Interviews (first round)	To be announced
Interviews (second round)	To be announced
Internship Offers Sent	To be announced
Deadline to Accept	To be announced
Program Orientations	To be announced

Online Application

Applications for 2019-2020 PSI Interns are closed. Check back in Spring 2020 for applications for 2020-2021 internships.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Ashley Kelly, Program Manager
ankelly9@berkeley.edu | 510.643.0307

Student Director
publicserviceinternships@berkeley.edu

Internship orientation activity, fall 2015

Public Service Internship Programs

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