Community Outreach Summer Internship

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Job Description

City of Galveston Summer Internship Program 2026

General Information

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
• 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.

To enhance the overall experience, the program includes:

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

Program Outline

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)
• Engineering

Each department offers unique projects and assignments designed to give interns a broad understanding of local government operations.

Through the City’s Summer Internship Program, participants can:

Develop job skills Clarify career goals Earn college credit (if eligible) Network with government professionals Expand their knowledge of local government functions Apply and challenge their knowledge in a real-world setting Explore potential career paths in the public sector

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Age: Must be at least 18 years old
• Education Must be currently attending college in Galveston or enrolled in a college elsewhere with parents who reside in Galveston.
• Interest: Must demonstrate an interest in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Communications/Public Relations, or related fields connected to state or local government operations
• Skills: Applicants should be interested in government service and possess leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Required Documentation

Interested candidates must apply through the City’s Career Portal. Click “Apply Now” on the City of Galveston website to complete your application.

Selection Process

The most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. The City is committed to attracting exceptional individuals from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds who represent the rich diversity of the City of Galveston and its surrounding communities.

Compensation Range

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer  and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,  or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.