Student Intern

Job Description

Student Intern | City of Huntsville

The Tone:
This is an unpaid student internship opportunity with the City of Huntsville, offered across various participating departments throughout the year. This role is designed to accommodate students seeking experience in technical, public administration, or business job functions within a public service environment. Interns will launch their careers by developing essential public administration acumen and sharpening management skills through hands-on experience. This program is crucial for fostering future talent committed to public service and civic operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Unpaid
• Location: Huntsville, AL

• Mission: Develop public administration acumen and sharpen management skills in operating major functions in a public service environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Administrative Support: Assist in a wide variety of administrative and professional tasks across various city departments.
• Research & Reporting: Provide research assistance, write comprehensive reports, and formulate recommendations on subjects under study.
• Data Management: Gather, compile, tabulate, and report statistical data accurately.
• Operational Insight: Acquire working knowledge of department practices, procedures, equipment, and organizational systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interview and consult with officials, employees, and other interested persons or groups on matters related to work assignments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Must be enrolled in a college/university working toward a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Human Resources, Public Administration, Public Relations, Urban Development, Wastewater Design, or related field); alternatively, graduated from college no more than six (6) months prior to placement in the Internship. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is required. Candidates must be at least nineteen (19) years of age by their hire date.
• Experience: Demonstrated prior work experience, community involvement, or participation in extra-curricular activities.
• Skills: Able to perform basic technical and business-related functions. Requires regular and prompt attendance, along with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including both indoors and outdoors as needed.