Public Administration Intern - Undergraduate

LMNC • St. Paul, MN

13h

About The Position

The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) offers a 12-week Public Administration Internship providing hands-on experience in local government operations, policy, and governance. The undergraduate intern learns about local government and the work of a membership-based organization serving cities throughout Minnesota. The intern works independently and collaboratively on projects involving administration, human resources, member relations, communications, training, and events. This position reports to the Strategic Initiatives Manager.

The intern provides administrative and project support; conducts research and compiles information about city practices and issues; reviews systems, procedures, workflows, and management practices and identifies opportunities for improvement; and drafts materials such as memos, guidance documents, manuals, and process documentation. The intern also participates in meetings and professional development activities, delivers presentations as requested, and assists with data entry and document organization.

Example projects include researching and presenting Minnesota city best practices, compiling information for a League member resource, drafting memos on community engagement, contributing to manuals on safety-related practices, and documenting internal processes to improve operational efficiency. The position is temporary and non-benefit-eligible, pays an anticipated $26 per hour, and is expected to run from approximately mid-January through mid-April. The intern must be able to work in the office at least two days per week, with scheduling that accounts for class schedules and League business hours, and must be able to travel between work sites and attend off-site events using their own transportation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in political science, public administration, public policy, urban studies, or a related field.
• Able to work in the office at least two days per week; scheduling will account for class schedules and League business hours.
• Able to travel between work sites and attend off-site events, and provide own transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Curiosity, initiative, a strong work ethic, and a desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and project support work.
• Assist with administrative policies, processes, and programs while learning about the League’s mission, structure, and operations.
• Conduct research and compile, organize, and summarize data about city practices and issues to support League projects and resources.
• Analyze procedures, workflows, systems, and management practices and recommend opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Draft memos, guidance documents, manuals, and process documentation for League staff and member city officials.
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, work sessions, and other League-sponsored events.
• Deliver presentations on research findings and project updates to League staff, member city officials, or the Board of Directors, as requested.
• Provide administrative support, including data entry and document organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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