2026 College Student Summer Internship Program - Atlanta City Council

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

5d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Atlanta City Council is seeking motivated and civic-minded summer interns to support the work of Council offices and legislative staff. Interns contribute to a wide range of administrative, research, and project-based assignments that advance the Council’s mission and improve service to Atlanta residents. This role is designed for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in municipal government, public policy, community engagement, and organizational operations

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong planning, organizational, and time‑management skills.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to quickly learn new information, processes, and systems.
Ability to independently gather information and translate it into clear, usable work products.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment.
Pursuing a career school certification and/or associate, bachelor, master, or higher degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern ( equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis ).

Responsibilities

Provide administrative, clerical, and project support to Council offices and staff.
Conduct research and collect data to support policy initiatives, constituent services, and departmental projects.
Compile, analyze, and prepare reports, summaries, and briefing materials.
Draft routine correspondence, memoranda, forms, and other documents using standard office software.
Assist in preparing presentations for internal and external audiences.
Respond to routine inquiries from elected officials, staff, community members, and partner organizations.
Attend project meetings, community events, neighborhood gatherings, and team briefings as needed.
Organize and maintain electronic filing systems and assist with document management.
Communicate with internal departments, external stakeholders, and community partners.
Participate in on‑the‑job training to learn operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
Follow standardized procedures and written instructions to complete assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.