What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Scholar Internship - Graduate position at City of Minneapolis?
Position Description
We are seeking Urban Scholars for the summer of 2025! The Urban Scholars program intentionally connects students and organizations in pursuit of an equitable workforce. This program will provide you with leadership and professional development training to grow you into positions of influence, build your resume and work experience, guide you, and provide opportunities to grow a meaningful professional network. As an Urban Scholar you will provide support to your assigned department or organization (32 hours/week) and participate in Urban Scholars Leadership institute (8 hours/week) for approximately twelve (12) weeks.
Click this link to hear from past Urban Scholar Alumni: www.youtube.com/embed/01dGkBdismM?&t=4s&wmode=opaque&rel=0
Organizations Involved
City of Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
Fourth Judicial District Courts
Minneapolis Public Schools
State of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
APi Group
Eligible Students: Please note that this posting is only for those individuals that are currently enrolled in at an accredited college or university in a graduate-level program; or finishing their graduate degree in May 2025. Urban Scholars will be open for applications through March 17, 2025.
The following are required attachments. Your application will not be considered complete without attaching both of the following:
Required Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
The City has determined that a criminal background check, and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with the City of Minneapolis. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
A pre-employment drug and alcohol test may be required for certain positions at the City of Minneapolis. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing.
Selection Process
Interview candidates will be selected based on responses to supplemental questions and your attached documents.
Questions: urban.scholars@minneapolismn.gov
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
01
How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)
Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).
03
Are you able to participate on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) from June 2, 2025 until August 15, 2025?
Are you currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in a graduate-level program; or finishing your graduate degree in May 2025?
Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
Have you ever been an Urban Scholar?
What type of internship experience are you looking to have this summer? Please note particular skills or experiences that interest you.
08
The number and types of job placements at each organization differ from year to year. If an applicant is chosen for an interview, the Urban Scholars program staff will assign placements that align best with the applicant's skills and/or field of study. To assist in this process, please indicate your first, second, and third preferences for host organizations. Host organization options for graduate students include: City of Minneapolis Hennepin County Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Minneapolis Public Schools State of Minnesota University of Minnesota APi Group
09
In 300 words or less, please describe how you have exhibited cultural competency in your personal, academic, and/or professional journey. Cultural Competency: The ability to understand, appreciate and interact with persons from cultures and/or belief systems other than one's own.
10
In 300 words or less, please describe how you have exhibited resiliency/adaptability in your personal, academic, and/or professional journey. Resiliency/Adaptability: Shows resiliency in the face of obstacles, setbacks and other sources of stress; gets back up and moves forward. Adapts well to changing conditions and recognizes when changes in priorities, direction or the pace of activities appear necessary.
We are seeking Urban Scholars for the summer of 2025! The Urban Scholars program intentionally connects students and organizations in pursuit of an equitable workforce. This program will provide you with leadership and professional development training to grow you into positions of influence, build your resume and work experience, guide you, and provide opportunities to grow a meaningful professional network. As an Urban Scholar you will provide support to your assigned department or organization (32 hours/week) and participate in Urban Scholars Leadership institute (8 hours/week) for approximately twelve (12) weeks.
Click this link to hear from past Urban Scholar Alumni: www.youtube.com/embed/01dGkBdismM?&t=4s&wmode=opaque&rel=0
Organizations Involved
City of Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
Fourth Judicial District Courts
Minneapolis Public Schools
State of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
APi Group
Eligible Students: Please note that this posting is only for those individuals that are currently enrolled in at an accredited college or university in a graduate-level program; or finishing their graduate degree in May 2025. Urban Scholars will be open for applications through March 17, 2025.
The following are required attachments. Your application will not be considered complete without attaching both of the following:
- Resume (including education and relevant course work, skills, languages spoken, unpaid experience, volunteer experience, work history, and accomplishments (i.e. honors).
- Unofficial transcript labeled with your student information (i.e. name, major, etc.).
- Conduct research assignments as directed by departmental supervisor.
- Provide support to departmental leadership in the development and implementation of various special projects.
- Perform long term project tasks with an emphasis in process improvement.
- Improve technical skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Assist with the production of publications and newsletters, contracts and other important correspondence.
- Accompany the division/department head to meetings. Take and transcribe meeting minutes.
- Attend Urban Scholars Leadership Institute curriculum, missing no more than 25% of scheduled hours.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in a graduate-level program; or finishing your graduate-level degree in May 2025.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be prepared to participate on a full-time basis (40 hours per week).
The City has determined that a criminal background check, and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with the City of Minneapolis. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
A pre-employment drug and alcohol test may be required for certain positions at the City of Minneapolis. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing.
Selection Process
Interview candidates will be selected based on responses to supplemental questions and your attached documents.
Questions: urban.scholars@minneapolismn.gov
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Understand, appreciate, and interact with persons from cultures and/or belief systems other than one's own. Demonstrate care and respect towards other people and their needs without regard for one's own needs and thinks about other groups who have a stake or interest in various projects, initiatives, or activities.
- Embrace team concepts by being considerate of values, opinions, and preferences of other group members throughout decision making and tasking.
- Show resiliency in the face of obstacles, setbacks and other sources of stress.
- Adaptable to changing conditions and recognizes when changes in priorities, direction or the pace of activities appear necessary.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
01
How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)
- Recruiter
- City of Minneapolis website
- City of Minneapolis employee
- Friend or family member
- Governmentjobs.com website
- Indeed.com website
- College or University
- Other
Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).
03
Are you able to participate on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) from June 2, 2025 until August 15, 2025?
- Yes
- No
Are you currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in a graduate-level program; or finishing your graduate degree in May 2025?
- Yes
- No
Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been an Urban Scholar?
- Yes
- No
What type of internship experience are you looking to have this summer? Please note particular skills or experiences that interest you.
08
The number and types of job placements at each organization differ from year to year. If an applicant is chosen for an interview, the Urban Scholars program staff will assign placements that align best with the applicant's skills and/or field of study. To assist in this process, please indicate your first, second, and third preferences for host organizations. Host organization options for graduate students include: City of Minneapolis Hennepin County Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Minneapolis Public Schools State of Minnesota University of Minnesota APi Group
09
In 300 words or less, please describe how you have exhibited cultural competency in your personal, academic, and/or professional journey. Cultural Competency: The ability to understand, appreciate and interact with persons from cultures and/or belief systems other than one's own.
10
In 300 words or less, please describe how you have exhibited resiliency/adaptability in your personal, academic, and/or professional journey. Resiliency/Adaptability: Shows resiliency in the face of obstacles, setbacks and other sources of stress; gets back up and moves forward. Adapts well to changing conditions and recognizes when changes in priorities, direction or the pace of activities appear necessary.
- Required Question
