Student Internship - Bridge to Success Program

City of Savannah•Various Locations in Savannah, GA

About The Position

The City of Savannah’s Bridge to Success Student Internship Program provides vocational and college students with hands-on experience in municipal government. Interns perform real tasks, develop practical skills relevant to their studies, learn about City operations and career opportunities, and gain insight into local government’s role in the community. Participants are assigned to departments aligned with their academic interests and career goals and work alongside City staff and leadership. Each department provides a structured work plan outlining assignments and expectations. This is a paid internship scheduled to run from January 25, 2027, through April 16, 2027. Interns are expected to work at least 12.5 and no more than 16 hours per week for 12 weeks. Applicants selected to advance through the competitive hiring process should expect interviews, a background check, and a drug screening if identified as a candidate for hire. A complete application is required.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university; college students may be undergraduate or graduate students.
Students in certificate or diploma programs must have completed at least half of the required coursework.
Individuals may apply within one year of completing a vocational program, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate program.
Must upload an official or unofficial vocational school or college transcript; an unofficial transcript is highly recommended.
Graduate interns must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university and have completed at least 15 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Undergraduate interns must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university and have successfully completed at least one year of study.
Undergraduate interns must be approved by the internship coordinator, if applicable.
Selected interns must work 12.5 to 16 hours per week for 12 weeks during the internship term.
Applicants must complete the application in its entirety.
Candidates identified for hire must complete a background check and pass a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver’s license is preferred for graduate and undergraduate interns.
Letters of recommendation are highly recommended.
An unofficial transcript is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Support daily departmental operations, research, administrative tasks, and project coordination.
Assist with internal and external communications, data collection, reporting, and community engagement activities.
Collaborate with City staff to develop creative solutions to departmental challenges.
Attend meetings, workshops, and professional development sessions as required.
Demonstrate the City of Savannah’s core values of service, transparency, and community engagement.