City of Galveston Summer Internship Program 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION

The City of Galveston is launching its 2024 Summer Internship Program and seeks individuals who want to develop job skills, clarify career direction, or gain specific skills while completing degree requirements. Interns are expected to work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week for up to a continuous 8-week period (late May to mid July). The Summer Internship Program allows for paid positions for the entire duration of the Internship period. Interns are not entitled to any other benefits provided by the City to its Employees.

To enhance the experience during and after the Internship, the City has developed a program that includes on-the-job training, learning and development opportunities, strategic engagement, and performance evaluation.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Interns will have an opportunity to work with one of the following City Departments: City Management, City Attorney’s Office, Finance, Development Services (Coastal Resources Division, Planning & Development, Maps & GIS), Community Outreach (Communications, Media, Parks & Recreation, Special Events, Arts & Culture), Emergency Management, Public Works and Municipal Utilities. Projects and work assignments vary by department and are designed to give each Intern a broad overview and experience in local government operations.

Through the City’s Summer Internship Program, Interns can (1) develop job skills; (2) clarify career direction; (3) earn college credit (if eligible); (4) network with government professionals; (5) expand knowledge of local government; (6) apply, develop, and challenge the increased knowledge base; and (7) research a career path in the public governmental sector.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must currently be at least eighteen years old and have an interest in developing job skills, clarifying career direction, or gaining specific skills in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Communications/Public Relations, Coastal Resources, or other fields related to the operations of state or local government. Applicants should also be interested in government service and be able to provide leadership, interpersonal skills, and participation in team projects.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Interested individuals must submit an application through the Career Portal on the City’s website.

SELECTION PROCESS

The most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. The City seeks to attract exceptional individuals from a variety of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds who are representative of the City of Galveston’s diverse community and surrounding areas.