Community Impact Internship Program
Gain a rewarding
Internship
Intern for a wage with an employer partner or request funding for an unpaid internship.
Unpaid internships are often a barrier to getting experience; you need to earn money to pay for your living expenses and tuition, but you also need to gain experience to further your career. That's where the Community Impact Internship Program comes in. We have funding to support unpaid internships within our 16-county region.
Earn More
Get paid $15 per hour for up to 150 total hours during the semester.
Flexible Hours
Work 10–13 hours per week at the internship site.
Better Outcomes
63% of internships turn into job offers.
for Students
In order to be eligible for the Community Impact Internship Program, you must be currently enrolled and pursuing an associate or bachelor degree at UW-Green Bay. Master’s and doctoral students aren't eligible. Be sure to review the program requirements and guidelines.
Requirements
To be eligible for a Community Impact Internship Program, you must:
- Register for at least one academic credit. Your Career and Academic Advisors can guide you as needed.
- Enroll in a semester internship course with goal setting, reflection and evaluations.
- Earn $15/hour, up to 150 total hours during the semester.
- Intern 10–13 hours per week at your internship site.
- If you also work on campus, work no more than 25/week between the two positions.
Guidelines
As a Community Impact Internship Program intern, you:
- Can receive program funding for one semester during your time at UW-Green Bay.
- Can intern with only one participating organization.
- May be able to continue at your internship site, but the position may be unpaid or paid by the organization.
Intern with an Employer Partner at a Host Site
UW-Green Bay recruits, partners and supports an hourly wage with employer partners throughout the region to offer you valuable internships. Internships help you bridge the gap between education and employment, offering valuable hands-on experience that builds skills and confidence. At the same time, internships give employers a chance to showcase careers within their organization or industry. Submit your student interest form to get connected—and be sure to check Handshake for details on how to apply.
for employers
If you are interested in becoming a host site for the UW-Green Bay Community Impact Internship Program, please submit an employer interest form where you will provide a detailed job description for an internship role. The role must provide a meaningful learning experience for the student that normally wouldn't be occupied by a permanent, paid employee.
Host Site Requirements
As a host site, you:
- Must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or government entity with at least one paid employee.
- Can apply to be a host site more than once, regardless of whether you hosted an intern previously.
- Aren't guaranteed to be selected, even if you've hosted before. Preference is given to new sites.
- Can offer your intern the opportunity to continue at your organization after 150 hours are completed; the position would either become unpaid or paid by you.
Site Supervisor Requirements
As a site supervisor in the Community Impact Internship Program, you are asked to:
- Set goals with the intern.
- Provide meaningful feedback throughout the experience.
- Provide feedback specifically at mid-semester and end of the semester.
Strength in
Service
"Our intern has become an invaluable part of our YWCA family in a short amount of time—bringing fresh energy and a commitment to advocacy that strengthens our mission. While gaining new skills and growing personally and professionally, they have enabled us to address community needs that had been set aside due to time constraints. Together, we’re making an even greater impact."
Amanda Juech
HR Specialist, YWCA Greater Green Bay
Ask Our Experts
If you need help navigating the internship program, get in touch and we will figure it out together.