<p>About Us</p> <p>Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities.</p> <p>The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City's mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.</p> <p>The City of Tallahassee's workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.</p> <p>Deadline (Continuous)</p> <p>Applications are accepted on a continuous basis through the Summer 2026 semester.</p> <p>Department Name</p> <p>Dependent upon assignment.</p> <p>Job Specifications</p> <p>Whether you're into systems, services, or shaping cities, your internship isn't just a foot in the door, it's a chance to roll up your sleeves, dive in, and make a real difference. Be part of a team that's driven to make a difference and have fun doing it, whose mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service!</p> <p>Join our internship program and jumpstart your career in public service with a paid City internship. Gain hands-on experience across one of the many diverse departments within the City of Tallahassee.</p> <p>Interns work under the direct supervision and receive on-the-job training in one of the City's departments-from Underground Utilities to Aviation. Assignments are designed to build practical skills, foster professional development, and provide insight into public sector careers. Work is reviewed through assigned projects and process evaluations.</p> <p>Here's what your role could look like, depending on the area of assignment.</p> <ul> <li>Aviation: Assist with operations reports and analyses and contribute to projects that keep things flying smoothly. </li><li>Engineering: Support design teams, help analyze system performance and assist with testing and technical documentation. </li><li>Information Technology: Assist in troubleshooting, data management, and software testing-or even contribute to system upgrades. </li><li>Communications: Help craft messaging, support digital content creation, and track outreach performance metrics. </li><li>Urban Planning: Contribute to mapping and zoning projects, research urban trends, and help visualize data for future developments. </li><li>Transit Administration: Analyze ridership data, assist improving route performance and overall transit efficiency. </li><li>Environmental Services: Help track sustainability efforts, assist in field studies, and support green initiatives around the city. </li><li>Building Permitting: Organize permit data, support inspection scheduling, and assist in streamlining the permitting process. </li><li>Public Safety: Help compile performance reports, track response data, and support safety programs that serve the community. </li><li>Policy Writing: Research current policies, help draft proposals, and support the development of forward-thinking civic strategies. </li></ul> <p>These are only some of the many areas of service across the City of Tallahassee. Apply for a City of Tallahassee Internship today!</p> <p>Minimum Training & Experience</p> <p>Undergraduate Intern</p> <ul> <li>Must be enrolled as a student at a college or university and have completed at least 45 semester hours of course work; or </li><li>Must be enrolled as a student at a technical/vocational school and have completed at least half of required course hours. </li></ul> <p>Graduate Intern</p> <ul> <li>Must possess a bachelor's degree and be currently enrolled in coursework for a master's degree or higher in the field in which the position is assigned. </li></ul> <p>Necessary Special Requirements</p> <p>At the time of application, applicant must be authorized to work in the United States and must maintain satisfactory academic standing.</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>Starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications and will generally start at $15.00 per hour.</p> <p>Benefits Information</p> <p>The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:</p> <ul> <li>Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave </li><li>Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans </li><li>Paid holidays </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>Life and long-term disability insurance </li><li>Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans </li></ul> <p>For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit ALEX or 2025 Benefits Summary.</p> <p>Note: OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City's benefits programs.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Visit Talgov.com/Employment click on the 'Apply Today' button, then navigate to 'My Job Applications' icon, and create an account. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the application, including the education and work history section, even if this information is included on your resume.</p> <p>If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City's Human Resources and Workforce Development Department at 850-891-8214.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer:</p> <p>The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equity and celebrating diversity. The City of Tallahassee invites applications without regard to an individual's race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.</p> <p>Veterans' Preference:</p> <p>Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214.To claim Veterans' Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.</p> <p>Accommodation for Persons with a Disability:</p> <p>If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City's ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, at 850-891-8950 or at TLHADA@talgov.com Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.</p> <p>Apply for Job</p> <ul> <li> <p>Careers</p> </li><li> <p>Sign In</p> </li><li> <p>New User</p> </li></ul>