City of Rochester, MN · 1 month ago
Internship - Local Government
Rochester, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.81/hr - $16.81/hrThe City of Rochester, MN is welcoming applications for its paid internship program. The internship program offers hands-on experiences across various departments, allowing interns to engage in meaningful public service activities and develop leadership skills.
GovernmentNon ProfitTransportation
Responsibilities
Assist with election planning, outreach strategy, and voter communications to ensure a fair, transparent, and trusted voting process
Support recruitment and training efforts for election judges
Participate in polling place review and accessibility assessments
Review records and assist in cataloging of historical data
Assist is administering the City's first neighborhood sweep to be able to provide proactive code enforcement. This will include project management, coordination, event planning, guiding neighborhood communications, and tracking progress
Support heritage preservation work through historical property research and heritage commission meetings
Support analysis and mapping of attractions within our public parks to inform where development cannot occur
Conduct code enforcement around nuisance violations such as, trash/debris or inoperable vehicles on private property
Assist with developing and creating media releases, articles for internal communication, other flyers or graphics for events, and social media posts
Take photos and videos at various event
Represent the City at various community events, such as, Safe City Nights, Juneteenth, etc
Complete City website updates
Assist with developing opportunities for stronger communities, civic participation, community asset mapping, and neighborhood empowerment
Participate in and help plan community events such as Pride, Juneteenth, Disability Summit, etc
Assist in the development of the Accessible Housing Registry
Assist in planning and creating training
Assist with legislator events (i.e. groundbreakings, information briefings, tours of city projects)
Shadow the Legislative Affairs and Policy Director at meetings to discuss legislative priorities and at League of MN Cities meetings
Provide research and other support for projects preparing for the next legislative session
Assist the Mayor with initiatives and activities, including, but not limited to, Move with the Mayor, International Relations Committee, White House Strategy on Health, etc
Participate in community events, such as, Safe City Nights, Thursday's Downtown, Youth Council, etc
Shadow the Mayor in meetings and events
Provide input and research to the Mayor on City-related issues, programs, and initiatives
Assist with park planning, forestry operations, tree planting, and enforcing ordinances
Attend community engagement events to gather feedback on upcoming Parks & Recreation projects
Working with the City Communications team to inform the community of the benefits of healthy parks and recreation systems
Assist in the reporting of grant funded activities, such as tree planting and pruning in underserved areas of the community
Gain an understanding of how local government connects culture, community, and civic purpose
Assist in the planning, communications, reporting, and onsite logistics of Riverside Concerts, Passport Sessions, and FORWARD concerts
Help draft and update event communications, web content, social media posts, and emcee talking points
Participate in audience engagement efforts, such as surveys
Assist and participate in incident investigations or inspections
Update safety documentation and procedures
Help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations via safety audits
Organize and plan training sessions or meetings
Assist with transit development plan research, document retention, and creation of standard operating procedures
Participate in public events for the promotion of Transit projects, such as LINK
Assist with contract management and transit planning utilizing various software (GIS, Remix, CAD)
Be a mystery rider on public transportation to document rider usage and behavior
Qualification
Required
18 years of age or older
DEI Internship: 16 years of age or older
Enrolled as a high school junior or senior for the 2025-2026 academic year; OR Pursuing post-secondary education
Ability to travel to multiple locations within the City of Rochester, MN
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including being comfortable interacting directly with the public when given background information on topics
Ability to work with a team and independently
Enthusiasm for working outside, positive attitude, self-starter
Willingness to learn new skills and cultural competencies
Preferred
Experience working with individuals from a variety of racial, geographic, and financial backgrounds
Proficiency in another language (Bilingual or Multilingual)
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Enrollment in an undergraduate program related to the internship opportunities
Company
City of Rochester, MN
Rochester is the county seat of Olmsted County and is the third-largest city in Minnesota.
Founded in 1854
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Wagner, SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner
Kari Berns
HR Business Partner, City of Rochester, MN
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