University System of Georgia Internship Program

Internship Opportunity

The University System of Georgia (USG) central office provides students with paid internship opportunities to develop professional skills, learn about the operations of the state's public higher education system, and earn valuable work experience. The internship program offers placements each semester supporting several divisions in the system office, including executive leadership, external affairs, government relations, communications and marketing, academic affairs and fiscal affairs. Internships will report directly to the Chancellor's Office. Interns may be eligible for academic credit through their enrolled USG institution/academic advisor. Opportunities are open to both undergraduate and graduate students in any major/field of study. Work schedules for part-time interns are determined based on student's availability and course schedules. Full-time internship opportunities are also available.

Interns will be based in the Chancellor's office and support multiple divisions across the executive leadership team. Interns will have an opportunity in the application process to indicate specific areas of interest including External Affairs and Government Relations, Communications and Marketing, Academic Affairs, Fiscal Affairs, Legal, and Human Resources. Interns are responsible for activities such as research, data compilation, attending meetings, monitoring legislative hearings, bill tracking, general administrative duties and assisting in the planning of special events. Interns will assist with news and media tracking, drafting correspondence, statements, and memos, photo editing, basic graphic design, social media tracking and analytics, and creating social media posts.

Applicants must be enrolled in a University System of Georgia institution and completed at least one year of college prior to applying. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered.

Resume, cover letter, brief writing sample (1-2 pages max), and unofficial transcript are required for application. Please indicate placement preference in cover letter. Question about the application process can be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io.