URBANATOMY INTERNSHIP FAQ'S

Participants must be at least 16 years old and currently enrolled as a student (high school or college). 

 Registration for the 2025–2026 Urbanatomy Internship Program opens November 10, 2025, and closes December 10, 2025.

To register, please complete the Urbanatomy Internship Registration Form:
👉 Register Here  

The 2026 Urbanatomy Internship Cohort begins on January 12, 2026.
However, individual internship opportunities are available immediately for students ready to begin their experience earlier.

 Yes. There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee required at the time of application. You can pay your registration fee using:

• CashApp
• Zelle
• Debit or Credit Card

Payment details will be shared after your registration form is submitted.

Yes. Limited financial assistance is available upon request. Support is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interns can expect to dedicate approximately 15 hours per week, with a maximum of 25 hours per week, depending on the track and project placement.

Urbanatomy offers a hybrid learning schedule that combines virtual instruction with in-person experiences.
In-person sessions will take place in the South Sacramento area. 

An official schedule will be provided before the intern season begins. 

 The Urbanatomy curriculum is built around identity, advocacy, and applied workforce learning. Interns progress through four key stages:

1. Workforce Readiness – Building communication, professionalism, and time management skills.
    
2. Community Advocacy – Learning to use your voice and leadership to serve others.
    
3. Hard Skill Development – Gaining technical, creative, or organizational skills in your field.
    
4. Applied Internship – Putting your learning into action through real projects and mentorship.

We welcome professionals, community leaders, and experts to serve as guest speakers for our Urbanatomy Internship Program. Speakers play an important role in inspiring and educating our students through real-world experience and practical insight.

Here’s what to expect:

• Presentation Length: 45–60 minutes
   
• Topic: Choose a topic that helps students grow in workforce readiness, leadership, advocacy, or your area of professional expertise.
   
• Format: Sessions may be in-person or virtual, but we prefer in-person presentations whenever possible.
   
• Compensation: Speaking engagements are currently volunteer-based, though stipends may become available in the future.
   

If you’re interested in becoming a speaker, please complete our Speaker Registration Form:
Click here to register

Interns can select one of four specialized career and community tracks:

•  YEAH! Leadership Program – Serve K–12 students through tutoring, youth mentoring, and hands-on leadership camps.
   
• Grit, Grind, Hustle Athletic Program – Help organize basketball tournaments, recreational leagues, and community health and wellness activities.

• Revitalize South Sacramento (RSS) – Work on community improvement projects, local policy initiatives, and art and entertainment programming.
   
• Community Health & Advocacy Track – Participate in public awareness campaigns, support neighborhood initiatives, and help develop solutions that improve community well-being.

 Interns receive:

• Hands-on experience in real community projects
   
• Mentorship from professionals and leaders
   
• Networking opportunities with community organizations
   
• Letters of recommendation upon successful completion
   
• A foundation of career readiness, advocacy, and leadership

 Schools, districts, and organizations that engage with Urbanatomy become Community Partners of The Stephens Foundation.
For more information on how to begin this process, please visit our Community Relationship page or contact:

📧 Kim Stephens, Chief Operating Officer
Email: tsf.kstephens@gmail.com