City Council/City Manager Internship Fall 2026

Essential Functions

• Answer phones on the first ring, directing calls correctly, taking detailed, objective messages from citizens, and communicating the messages to the correct city staff;
• Serve as point-of-contact for citizens wishing to share their concerns, questions, and opinions with the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager;
• Write assignments given by Staff: coversheets, remarks, special recognitions, scripts, letters, certificates, and reviewing all documents for grammar, spelling, and researching as needed and on time;
• Conduct research to complete projects regarding events, documents, letters, or getting contact information;
• Aid in research and analysis of policy for special projects;
• Make deliveries and special trips for Staff for office supplies or items for City Council members;
• Set up and tear down events, lunches, and meetings with Staff;
• Stock the kitchen refrigerator and keep the kitchen clean and stocked;
• Attend meetings with Staff as backup for errands, notes, etc.

Qualifications

• Current Undergraduate or Graduate student in public administration, social sciences, communications, or related field;
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication;
• The successful applicant will have strong research and writing skills, internet and social media fluency, flexibility to flourish with multiple assignments, and eagerness to take initiative and learn about municipal government.

Internship Details

• Duration: August – December 2026. Exact start and end dates depend on the applicant;
• Pay: $13.12 per hour/paid biweekly;
• Hours: Interns generally work an average of 20 hours per week, depending on the needs of the office and the availability of the intern;
• Office is open 8-5, Monday-Friday;
• Dress: Business casual/ business professional;
• Supervisors: Matt Dotray, Addison Barthold, Kristen Murray, Melissa Lopez;
• Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge Of Principles and practices of public administration and municipal government; Administrative research methods, techniques, and methods of report presentation; Use of business software such as Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Ability to: Analyze difficult administrative problems, and develop sound solutions; Develop and maintain professional relationships; Clearly communicate at multiple organizational levels.

Physical Requirements

• Maintain the ability to frequently walk and stand;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge Of Principles and practices of public administration and municipal government;
• Administrative research methods, techniques, and methods of report presentation;
• Use of business software such as Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Ability to

• Analyze difficult administrative problems, and develop sound solutions;
• Develop and maintain professional relationships;
• Clearly communicate at multiple organizational levels.

Required

• Are you a current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Communications, or a closely related field?
• Are you able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting?
• Do you possess strong research and writing skills, proficiency with the internet and social media, the ability to manage multiple assignments, and a willingness to take initiative and learn about municipal government?
• Are you able to work an average of 20 hours per week, based on the office's needs and your availability, during the office's business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday?