Position: Summer Internship Program | ||
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Job Id: 838 | ||
# of Openings: 1 | ||
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Category: Internship Salary: $3,000 Duration: Monday, June 2, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025 (10-weeks) Hours: Minimum of 15 hours per week Published: March 26, 2025 Closing: 5:00PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Mission Statement The City of La Porte embraces our heritage, community values, and opportunities, while enhancing the quality of life for our citizens. Core Values City of La Porte employees will RISE to every occasion as we live out our Core Values.
Summary of Duties
The ideal candidate for this program must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or be a recent graduate. A strong interest in government service is required, as the intern will gain valuable hands-on experience through department projects and exposure to municipal operations. The candidate should demonstrate reliability, strong leadership capabilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team. Please note that this is an on-site internship, and interns are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation for the duration of the program. Definition Under general supervision, this internship will support the daily operations of various departments throughout the City of La Porte. The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance to department directors and division managers. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a variety of complex and confidential administrative tasks related to local government operations. Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general supervision from the Department Director or designee. Hiring Departments
The following departments within the City of La Porte are currently seeking interns to join their teams this summer: City Manager's Office - Communications, City Secretary Office, Office of Emergency Management, Parks & Recreation, and Planning & Development. As a City of La Porte intern, you are expected to bring a strong foundation of general skills that are essential for success across all roles, in addition to interest that aligns with the specific department to which you apply. Below, you will find a list of core competencies valued in all interns, as well as relevant degree programs and educational backgrounds for various departments. Additionally, we have outlined the technical skills that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each department. These attributes will ensure a rewarding and impactful internship experience. General Skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS
City Manager’s Office - Communication
City Secretary’s Office
Office of Emergency Management
Parks and Recreation
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office; writing; exposure to dust/mites; sorting; sitting; seeing; grasping; filing; data entry; cleaning; reading; decision making; lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by telephone; fine finger manipulation; operation of calculator and personal computer, operation of a variety of office tools and equipment. The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. |
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Pay Range: $300 per week | ||
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