Internship- Civic Engagement

Frederick County Government•Winchester Hall - Frederick, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The County Executive's Office is looking for a Civic Engagement Student Intern to join our team for the Fall 2026 semester! This internship provides a behind-the-scenes look at how local government operates while giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Frederick County residents. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Requirements

Enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Communications, Economics, Pre-Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences or a closely related field
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher. A college transcript is required as evidence of GPA. A copy of an unofficial transcript will be accepted
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to compile, prepare and present clear, concise and accurate reports, forms, letters, and record
Strong collaborative and teamwork skills
Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, manage time effectively and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be flexible, act as a team player and provide quality internal and external customer service
Ability to solve problems and to develop solutions and strategies
Ability to research and provide data
Ability to exercise sound technical judgment in the performance of assigned duties
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, business representatives, and members of the public
Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and email software (e.g. MS Office Suite)
Ability to work with sensitive and personal information and maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public facing customer service role
Experience maintaining a file management and/or electronic data management system
Experience creating and maintaining computerized spreadsheets

Responsibilities

Assist in facilitating open meetings by taking detailed notes, conducting roll calls, ensuring compliance with the Open Meetings Act and related transparency requirements, track action items and summarize follow-up needs to support effective decision-making
Research best practices and policies used by other jurisdictions, synthesize findings, and develop clear policy memos to inform decision-making
Work closely with office staff to prepare meeting spaces, compile and organize briefing materials, and maintain up-to-date public-facing digital tools and resources
Support front-desk operations by answering constituent calls, assessing needs, and guiding residents to the appropriate county programs and services with professionalism and clarity
Assist with managing special projects using project management skills, including researching background information, organizing timelines, and coordinating deliverables and participate in cross-department collaboration by helping coordinate joint initiatives, events, or outreach efforts
Attend workshops, meetings and learning opportunities
Perform other related duties as assigned