Mission:
The program will serve as a pipeline to connect Winnebago County businesses, non-profits, and government agencies with highly involved, community-focused professionals with a proclivity for a critical thinking and problem-solving.
Purpose:
The lack of community and civic engagement is leading to the further disenfranchisement of area youth prompting them to seek educational and career opportunities away from Winnebago County. In the pursuit of expanding the opportunities available and deepening our community ties through active encouragement, tenacious educational goals, and a rigorous workload, John Guevara offers up to 5 unpaid internships during the fall, summer, and spring semesters each year.
Internship:
Interns will engage research issues facing Winnebago County at the local and state level while communicating with area stakeholders (business, nonprofit, and civic leaders) and constituents. Interns will also take an active role in promoting a community development project of their choosing. Stewart interns will balance the classroom with the boardroom, and have to immediately convert concepts and theories into practical experience. They will explore the interrelationship of units of government by working with various agencies at all levels and have to determine the appropriate balance of politics versus public service. Each intern will work through phases of the internship consisting of the following: civic engagement, politics and elections, political parties and special interest groups, and local and state government. There will be additional reading, writing, and preparatory work completed outside of the internship hours.
Additional Requirements and Information:
Submit Resume, cover letter, and completed application
- Flexible Hours, few required dates
While past academic performance is an integral component of our selection process, top candidates will demonstrate a well-rounded approach to work, academic, sporting, religious, and other life engagements and accomplishments. Rather than ask for your GPA, we prefer you sign a release for your attendance records. No prior experience is necessary. Visit our contact page and enter Internship Application into the subject line and include your email address and telephone nmber. An application will be emailed to you to initiate the process.
