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City of New York

Electrical Engineering Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$21 - $27.50/hr

The NYCDOT seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Traffic Management Center unit within ... Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to ...

City of New York

Electrical Engineering Intern

Queens, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

The NYCDOT seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Traffic Management Center unit within ... Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to ...

City of New York

Electrical Engineering Intern

Queens, NY

$20.50 - $27/hr

The NYCDOT seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Traffic Management Center unit within ... Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to ...

City of New York

Electrical Engineering Intern

Queens, NY

$20.50 - $27/hr

The NYCDOT seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Traffic Management Center unit within ... Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to ...

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

$15 - $19.50/hr

Nurse Intern - Medical Intensive Care Unit Schedule : PRN; Minimum 1 shift per 6 week schedule The ... Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Pico Rivera, CA

Planning Intern

Pico Rivera, CA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

City Hall, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA Job Type: Temporary Job Number: 202608-Planning Intern Department: Community Development Opening Date: 08/06/2026 Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM ...

Saint Luke's Hospital System

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is seeking a Nursing Intern for their Medical Intermediate Unit. The Opportunity: Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City located in Kansas City, MO is hiring for a ...

City of San Ramon

Recreation Therapy Intern

San Ramon, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

The City will not provide transportation or room and board during internship. Recruitment Process The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color ...

Saint Luke's Hospital System

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is seeking a Nursing Intern for our Medical Intermediate Unit. The Opportunity: Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City located in Kansas City, MO is hiring for a ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for city intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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City Interns are students or recent graduates who work temporarily with city government departments or agencies to gain practical experience and contribute to public service projects. These internships often provide hands-on learning opportunities in areas such as urban planning, public policy, administration, and community outreach. City Interns may assist with research, data analysis, event planning, and other tasks that support city operations. The experience helps interns develop professional skills and learn about careers in public service.

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To thrive as a City Intern, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid academic background, often with coursework in public administration or related fields. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, data management tools, and sometimes GIS or project management software is beneficial. Effective communication, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset help interns engage with diverse teams and stakeholders. These skills enable interns to contribute meaningfully to municipal projects, learn quickly, and support the efficient operation of city departments.

What types of projects can a city intern expect to work on, and how are assignments typically structured?

As a City Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of projects that support city departments such as urban planning, public works, community development, or administration. Assignments are often structured to give you exposure to both independent tasks—like data analysis, research, or drafting reports—and collaborative projects with city staff and community stakeholders. Interns may attend meetings, assist with program implementation, and contribute to ongoing city initiatives, providing valuable hands-on experience. This structure allows interns to develop practical skills while gaining insight into municipal operations.

What is the difference between City Intern vs City Assistant?

AspectCity InternCity Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically enrolled in or recent graduate of relevant programsOften requires some experience or related coursework
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, learning-focused, often temporarySupportive role, may involve more responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in municipal government, urban planningUsed in city administration, public services

The City Intern role is primarily an entry-level, learning position for students or recent graduates, focusing on gaining experience. The City Assistant role typically involves more responsibilities and may require some prior experience, serving as a support role within city departments. Both roles are common in municipal settings but differ mainly in experience level and scope of duties.

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Unpaid COH Student Intern

City of Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Internship

Re-posted 28 days ago

City Of Huntsville (Alabama) rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

623rd of 848 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Nature of Work "Launch Your Career With A City of Huntsville Student Internship" Please Note - This announcement is for unpaid student internship opportunities that may be offered throughout the year across various participating City of Huntsville Departments. The City's paid internship program is a separate 8-week summer program that is typically advertised in late December through early January. UNPAID INTERN POSITION OVERVIEW: The City of Huntsville student intern position is an assignment designed to accommodate an internship in a technical, public administration, or business job function.

This internship requires that the student be enrolled in a college/university working toward a degree in disciplines such as Accounting, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Human Resources, Public Administration, Public Relations, Urban Development, Wastewater Design, or related field, or a student who has graduated from college no more than six (6) months prior to placement in the Internship. The student will develop public administration acumen and sharpen management skills in operating major functions in a public service environment. Assists in a wide variety of administrative and professional tasks in one of various city departments; provides research assistance, writes reports, and make recommendation on matters under study; gathers, compiles, tabulates and reports statistical data; acquires working knowledge of department practices, procedures, equipment and organization system; interviews and consults with officials, employees and other interested persons or groups on matters related to work assignments.

Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and work well as a team. Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S

Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency. Official transcript indicating verification of student college enrollment or diploma received (no more than six (6) months prior to placement in the Internship Program). A 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better cumulative GPA

Prior work experience, community involvement or participation in extra-curricular activities. Able to perform basic technical and business-related functions. Applicant must be a to work a flexible schedule and willing to work indoors and outdoors.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates for the unpaid student internship must be at least nineteen (19) years of age by their hire date. Candidates for the unpaid student internship program must attach the following documents to their application before submitting: Resume, Cover Letter, and three (3) Letters of Recommendation - at least two (2) professional and one (1) personal reference. DOCUMENT ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Please attach to your online application your cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation from your professional and personal references.

Documents must be submitted under the appropriate "Attachment" section of the online application. Submit the files as either a pdf or word document. All required documents must be attached prior to submitting the application.

Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted. For More Information Regarding the Unpaid COH Intern Job Duties, Please Visit the Website Below: Class Specifications | Unpaid Student Intern | Class Spec Details Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request

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