Opportunity knocks: City of Huntsville announces 2024 internship program
Published on February 14, 2024
Are you a college student looking for a valuable and enriching career experience? The City of Huntsville is excited to announce its 2024 Summer Intern Program, open to applicants ages 19 or older with a high school diploma or GED.
Candidates currently enrolled in or who have recently graduated from accredited colleges or universities can now apply. The application period runs through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.
The eight-week program will accept up to 10 interns. Interns will be part-time employees who earn $12.51 per hour and work a schedule up to 29 hours per week, depending on the department’s needs.
Internships span various City departments including:
- Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Community Development
- Engineering
- Finance
- Huntsville Police
- Natural Resources
- Parking & Public Transit
- Parks & Recreation
- Planning
- Traffic Engineering
“The City of Huntsville provides exceptional learning opportunities for driven college students seeking professional and personal development,” said Kenny Anderson, Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, which partners with the City’s Human Resources Department on the internship program. “Chances like this are rare, yet they can significantly shape a student’s future through on-the-job training, networking and growth.”
The program runs from June 3 to July 26 and offers valuable on-the-job training and networking opportunities. Interns work Monday through Thursday, with hours determined by department heads.
To apply, see the job listing, complete the application and submit a cover letter/essay. Interviews begin the week of March 25, with accepted interns notified shortly thereafter.
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