Community Outreach Summer Internship

City of Galveston • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The City of Galveston is excited to announce the launch of its 2026 Summer Internship Program! This program seeks individuals who are looking to develop valuable job skills, clarify their career direction, and gain hands-on experience to complement their degree requirements. Interns will work a minimum of twenty-nine hours per week over a continuous 10-week period, running from late May to mid-July. This is a paid internship, but interns are not entitled to any additional benefits offered to City employees. Interns will have the opportunity to work in one of the following City departments: City Management, Finance, Community Outreach (including Communications, Media, Parks & Recreation, Special Events, Arts & Culture), and Engineering. Each department offers unique projects and assignments designed to give interns a broad understanding of local government operations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be currently attending college in Galveston or enrolled in a college elsewhere with parents who reside in Galveston.
• Must demonstrate an interest in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Communications/Public Relations, or related fields connected to state or local government operations
• Applicants should be interested in government service and possess leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Interested candidates must apply through the City’s Career Portal. Click “Apply Now” on the City of Galveston website to complete your application.

Responsibilities

• Develop valuable job skills
• Clarify career direction
• Gain hands-on experience to complement degree requirements
• Work a minimum of twenty-nine hours per week over a continuous 10-week period
• Develop job skills
• Clarify career goals
• Earn college credit (if eligible)
• Network with government professionals
• Expand knowledge of local government functions
• Apply and challenge knowledge in a real-world setting
• Explore potential career paths in the public sector

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Learning and development opportunities
• Strategic engagement
• Performance evaluation and feedback

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree