Intern - Office of the City Manager

City of Dublin • Dublin, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Dublin’s Office of the City Manager is seeking a motivated and passionate individual interested in the fields of local public policy and municipal innovation. Under the supervision of the Assistant to the City Manager, the Management Intern functions in a project support role in the implementation, development, and coordination of a wide variety of policy research, recommendation development, and program development activities. While a majority of the Management Intern's time will be focused on projects in the City Manager’s Office, the intent of the internship is to provide broad exposure to the field of local government. Additional assignments/projects will be provided with this in mind.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program (Public Administration major preferred)
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Regularly available to work 15-20 hours per week during the 2026-2027 school year
• Must be available to work in-person during the 2026-2027 school year

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship/volunteer experience in local government, business, communications/public relations or other related field
• Candidates will average 20 hours per week during normal business/office hours throughout the school year
• Attendance at City Council Meetings is strongly encouraged

Responsibilities

• Support and lead portions of special projects and initiatives in the City, including performing data analysis, researching best practices and surveying other jurisdictions
• Provide recommendations for policy language
• Track citizen inquiries, responses and response timeliness
• Prepare and carry out presentations to senior staff and citizens on assigned initiatives and projects
• Monitor and evaluate potential grant opportunities at the local/state/federal level
• Gain hands-on experience in records management and data governance
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Make a meaningful impact on the organization's records management processes
• Develop valuable skills in project management, retention scheduling and process improvement
• Networking opportunities within the organization

Benefits

• Discount on individual membership at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Free counseling services provided through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree