Copy of CIVICx Internships – Community Impact, Voice, Innovation, and Change

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to implement innovative internship models that connect youth, between the ages of 16 to 24, to real civic challenges while building leadership, financial awareness, and a sense of purpose. The selected organization must coordinate with the Pinellas County Schools Office of Strategic Partnerships and/or Career, Technical and Adult Education to ensure the program aligns with existing efforts and fills unique gaps. The program should provide paid, experiential learning opportunities for young people in a variety of civic fields, including community organizing, public service, nonprofit operations, civic research, social innovation, and philanthropy. Some key aspects of the program include: * Internship design and implementation, including a clear plan for student compensation, internship hours, work roles, and host organization responsibilities * Leadership, mentorship, and curriculum integration, including intentional leadership development and mentorship for interns * Financial wellbeing and career awareness, including financial education and support in developing a personal financial plan * Community foundation engagement, including building connections with local foundations and introducing interns to philanthropy, grantmaking, and resource mobilization * Student recruitment and diversity of participation, including recruiting a diverse group of students and ensuring accessibility * Evaluation and reporting, including collecting and reporting data on intern learning, engagement, and growth