2026 Summer College Internship Program - Department of Corrections

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship program is designed for college students pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree to gain practical experience in municipal government. Interns will perform various administrative and project duties, assisting with office functions such as planning, information gathering, and community engagement. The program provides on-the-job training to develop necessary skills and contribute to the assigned organizational unit. This position requires mandatory in-office work.

Requirements

Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern
This job requires mandatory in office work only.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern

Responsibilities

Performs various and diverse administrative and/or project duties depending on specific department and job assignment.
Engages in on-the-job training on operational policies and work procedures to attain the necessary talents which allow the incumbent to contribute to the work being produced by the organizational unit to which assigned.
Collects information/data.
Compiles and prepares reports.
May prepare presentations for staff members.
Attends project team meetings.
May do filing, answer phone and other clerical duties in addition to administrative/project assignments.
Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Assist with community events and initiatives to promote economic diplomacy.
Conduct research on economic strategies for global regions and sister cities trade missions.
Draft talking points and support the empowerment of Atlanta-based small businesses to engage with international markets.
Attend meetings to facilitate international collaboration and mission briefs.
Support the elevation of the micro-business and startup ecosystem.
Assist in elevating Atlanta's brand and experience to retain and attract foreign-born talent.
Conduct dead zone mapping for the City of Atlanta to attract talent to the city.
Volunteer and assist with planning, tabling, and set-up at community resource events and international trade events, including seasonal events.
May perform other duties as assigned.