Intern at City Hall
This summer of 2010 will mark the first anniversary of the City of Huntsville's Student Internship Program.
The job announcement for the position of Student Intern is tentatively scheduled to be advertised April 12, 2010 - April 23, 2010. If you are interested in interning with the City of Huntsville during the summer term, please complete the application and essay questions on the application information listed below.
This summer, the participating departments are:
Will Pylant, an intern with Intern Class 1, conducting research by phone on the Huntsville Stars
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Office of the Mayor
City Council
Legal
Finance
Clerk/Treasurer
Planning
Human Resources
Traffic Engineering
Emergency Management Agency
Community Development
ITS
Engineering
General Services
Animal Services
Natural Resources
Student Orientation for the summer program is tentatively scheduled for Monday, May 24, 2010, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This eight week program will begin tentatively May 24, 2010 and will end July 16, 2010. Details concerning the orientation will be announced at a later date.
If you need additional information concerning the Student Internship Program or if you have any questions, please call Tenya Woods at 427-5246.
About the City of Huntsville Internship program...
The City of Huntsville is committed to providing educational work experience through an internship program to students enrolled in college. This program is designed to provide college students with practical work experience in conjunction with their academic discipline.
Interns will be placed in jobs related to their career goals or major while still working on a degree or within six (6) months of completion of a degree program. This enables interns to secure professional level work experience related to their major and career goals. The integrated relationship allows interns to enhance their academic knowledge as they actively pursue their education and/or career goals, and improve their personal and professional development. The use of interns will be considered in accordance with the procedures outlined in the guidelines below.
GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The City of Huntsville may offer internships for designated positions upon request from the Department Head. Duties of the internship shall be limited in scope to those of a project-nature only, and the creation or filling of any Intern position for the purposes of performing work generally performed by current regular full-time or part-time city employees is prohibited.
The student Internship class specification will serve as the general class specification for all intern positions. This class specification will be used to announce Internship opportunities for all participating departments. The announcement will specify the job duties, responsibilities and position requirements. Intern positions may be unpaid, temporary and without benefits.
Can I intern?
A student enrolled in a college or university working toward a degree in disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Business, Human Resources, Accounting, Public Administration, Urban Development, Public Relations, Communications or related field or a student who has graduated from college no more than six (6) months prior to placement in the Internship Program.
EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
As an intern, you may find yourself in a meeting updating your supervisor on the status of a boards & commissions project
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The City of Huntsville will advertise and recruit online for internship positions. These positions offered will enable the interns to gain practical work experience relative to their area of study.
Supervisors will provide a clear description of the intern's duties and responsibilities and well-defined expectations of the intern. Intern assignments should challenge the intern's capabilities and offer meaningful work to enhance the intern's educational experience. In addition, the supervisor will provide feedback on the intern's performance by completing a monthly evaluation form provided by Human Resources.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
College Students or recent college graduates accepted into the City's Intern Program shall adhere to the rules and regulations. The intern shall be punctual, follow the instructions of the division supervisor or designated personnel, maintain a professional attitude, and carry out assignments with competency.
BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM
Internship provides an opportunity for the City of Huntsville to train college students and recent college graduates by giving them "hands-on" practical work experience in their academic and career interests. Interns will gain a better understanding of their career goals.
Supervisors/managers can devote more time to the essential functions of their jobs by allowing interns to provide a variety of assistance such as conducting research, preparing reports, and performing the necessary tasks required to complete projects and special assignments.
Interns have the opportunity to take part in the day-to-day operations of city government and experience actual problem solving situations.
Interns develop professionally and learn to interact with co-workers while developing confidence in their abilities.
Testimonial
"When you intern at city hall, you become part of a team lead by Mayor Tommy Battle dedicated to serving the people of Huntsville. While public service can be demanding, the satisfaction that comes with knowing that you have truly helped someone is unmatched by any other career field. "
Will Pylant, Intern Class 1
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