Academic Internship - Unpaid

City of Fort Lauderdale • Various Locations Within the City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers an unpaid internship for full-time college students seeking practical experience in public service and local government. Interns contribute to projects and initiatives that positively impact the community while gaining experience related to their field of study, exposure to city operations, mentorship in a structured learning environment, and professional development. The internship is intended to support students’ academic and career goals and may help fulfill academic requirements.

Participation is limited to a maximum of two semesters and 24 hours per week. The college or university must sponsor the internship by providing academic credit or documentation. Interns must pass a background check and sign the required internship agreement before beginning. Internship duties may not include work normally assigned to regular City employees.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university.
• The college must sponsor the internship by providing academic credit or documentation.
• Must submit official or unofficial college transcripts with the online application.
• Must pass a background check before beginning the internship.
• Must sign the required internship agreement form.
• Participation is limited to a maximum of two semesters.
• Interns are limited to 24 hours per week.
• Interns cannot perform duties normally assigned to regular City employees.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume to the online application.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects and initiatives that positively impact the community.
• Participate in a structured learning experience in a professional setting.
• Gain exposure to local government operations and public service.

Benefits

• Practical experience related to the intern’s field of study.
• Exposure to local government operations and public service.
• A structured learning environment with mentorship.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to build professional relationships and develop workplace skills.
• Opportunity to fulfill academic requirements through structured internship experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed