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Internship Program
Overview
Are you a student or recent graduate interested in learning about local government and working to make a direct impact on your community? If so, the City of Alexandria is looking for college students, recent college graduates, or advanced degree candidates to fill internship positions throughout our various departments! These positions offer unique opportunities for networking and on-the-job training to further expand your educational goals.
Placement
The City will align applicants with their fields of study and interests to match the needs of the respective departments. Internships are temporary and part-time positions with a duration of 8-10 weeks. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our City Internship Program.
Internship Opportunities may include working with:
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The Opportunity
- Executes various tasks, analysis and operational procedures in support of departmental operations by developing and preparing reports, and revising manuals memoranda and similar materials;
- Conducts studies by researching assignments, organizing and analyzing factual information in databases, and presenting conclusions either in oral or written reports;
- Participates in training sessions that contribute to operational development;
- Executes various tasks in support of departmental operations;
- Develops relationships between programs and various agencies; and
- Performs related work as needed.
Internship Program Overview: Growth, Learning, and Celebration
We are excited to offer an enriching internship program designed to provide a hands-on experience, professional development and opportunities for meaningful connections. As part of this program, interns will participate in:
- An orientation to kick off the program and set expectations.
- Information sessions focused on key career skills, with time for interns to connect, share stories, and learn from one another.
- A final report to track development throughout the program.
- A graduation ceremony to recognize and celebrate the hard work and growth of all interns.
- Tokens of appreciation for your efforts throughout the program.
Join us for a challenging and rewarding program that nurtures your growth, fosters valuable connections, and celebrates your achievements!
About the City of Alexandria
The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community. We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration.
- In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed.
- We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.
- Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption, or foster care.
Alexandria is an historic city located in northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. Distinct neighborhoods including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End offer something for everyone. Headquarters to several prominent organizations, including the Patent and Trademark Office and the National Science Foundation, our city of nearly 150,000 residents is a diverse community—a distinctly urban area that retains a small town atmosphere. Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods.
The candidate must either be enrolled in an accredited college/university and have completed at least two years of academic coursework (60 credit hours or equivalency); have earned a Bachelor's or master's degree within the previous two years; or currently enrolled in an advanced degree program from an accredited college/university; with a beginning, moderate, or intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite reflective of their tier of education.
Special Requirements
This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to drug testing, criminal background. Please be informed that intern positions do not include benefits and are not eligible to receive paid leave, paid holidays, retirement and/or any type of insurance.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required for this position and will be considered during the selection process. You can add a resume to further define your experience. Please don't respond to the questions with "see resume". Applications that are incomplete will not be considered.
