Student Internship Opportunities:

The City of Opa-locka is pleased to provide Student Internship opportunities allowing current College/University students to gain valuable career-related experience. Internships may be available in various fields of study through the number of different Departments in the City. These departments include: Commission, City Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Community Development, Code Enforcement, Police, Building & Licenses, Public Works & Utilities, Parks & Recreation, Media, Capital Improvements, and Budget.

Should you be interested in participating, please e-mail your resume and a letter conveying your interests to internships@opalockafl.gov. In your letter, please indicate your department of internship interest (up to 5 departments) in which you feel would be the most beneficial for you. Internship inquiries will be forwarded to your selected Department(s) for their review and consideration.

Please note that all internships are contingent upon availability of the appropriate projects/tasks in your requested Department(s), as well as successful completion of the background process. Our program is designed to provide the opportunity of gaining valuable career-related experience. Therefore, Student Interns will not receive monetary payment.

• Must be currently enrolled in a College/University and seeking a degree
• Resume
• Transcript - Student Copy is sufficient (will be requested if selected for an interview)
• Original reference letter from your current Faculty Advisor (will be requested if selected for an interview)