This program is designed to give college students the opportunity to gain work experience in entry level professional positions throughout the city. In most cases, hours are flexible and range from 20 to 40 hours per week. Requirements, duties and pay will vary based on the the department and position.
All intern positions require that the student be enrolled in a college or university.
In addition, the city requires a drug screening and criminal background check for all interns. The internship is for one year and runs the duration of the city's fiscal year, July 1 - June 30, annually. The Management Intern Program, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, offers internships to students who have completed or will complete by the end of the current school year a master's degree in public administration, business administration or a related field. Each intern performs rotational assignments with the Budget and Research Department, City Manager's Office and selected line departments. They carry out research and analysis projects on a wide range of issues under the direction of the Budget and Research director and senior staff members.