TEXAS FEDERATION OF THE PEOPLE FOUNDATION COLLEGE INTERNSHIP

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Texas Federation of the People Foundation (TXFPF) offers structured academic internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students committed to criminal justice reform, civic engagement, and community empowerment. Our internship program provides hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, policy research, community organizing, and advocacy while addressing critical justice and equity issues in Harris County and throughout Texas.

Program Mission

Program Mission: To develop the next generation of civic leaders and criminal justice reform advocates through meaningful engagement with communities most impacted by systemic inequities.

Program Duration:

Flexible terms aligned with academic calendars:

Fall Semester: August - December
Spring Semester: January - May
Summer Term: May - August

Time Commitment:

10-20 hours per week (based on academic credit requirements)

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Hybrid model -

TXFPF office (6464 Savoy Dr., Suite 700, Houston, TX 77036)

and remote work with community-based activities throughout Harris County

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Academic credit through university partnership; stipend available based on funding ($500-$1,000 per semester)

Supervision Structure:

Direct supervision by Executive Director or designated program staff
Weekly one-on-one check-ins
Bi-weekly team meetings with all interns
Faculty advisor coordination for academic credit requirements

Learning Outcomes:

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Upon completion, interns will be able to:

Apply theoretical frameworks to real-world social justice challenges
Conduct community-based research and data analysis
Develop advocacy strategies and policy recommendations
Build coalition partnerships and community relationships
Create compelling communications for diverse audiences
Understand nonprofit organizational management and sustainability

Available Positions

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Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: July 1
Spring Semester: November 15
Summer Term: March 15

Questions & Information

Texas Federation of the People Foundation Tanuke Ward, Executive Director 6464 Savoy Dr., Suite 700 Houston, Texas 77036

Email: Tanuke@txfpf.org

Equal Opportunity Statement

Texas Federation of the People Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all interns. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We actively encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the criminal justice system and from communities most impacted by mass incarceration.

TEXAS FEDERATION OF THE PEOPLE FOUNDATION COLLEGE INTERNSHIP

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Mission

Program Duration:

Time Commitment:

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Location:

Time Commitment:

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Compensation:

Time Commitment:

Supervision Structure:

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Learning Outcomes:

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Available Positions

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