City Hall, 29th floor
414 E. 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Program manager: Roosevelt Lyons 816-513-6576
Email: city_internship@kcmo.org
Fax: 816-513-1318
Do not miss the opportunity to intern with the City of Kansas City, Mo.!
Every semester, City Internships can be filled by college students from all fields of study based on a combination of interview, grade point average, experience, references and skills. These are volunteer internships where students work between 10 to 20 hours a week during the semester; however, students are able to earn credit for their internship.
The program has been developed to give students the opportunity to gain valuable professional public service experience that enhances their skills and competencies while learning how city government works. From this experience with the City, students will be uniquely positioned to take the next important steps toward building successful careers and becoming responsible community leaders.
By being a part of the internship program, you will benefit Kansas City and your fellow citizens by offering your own approach and fresh ideas to issues that matter. Apply soon to be a part of this program which is sure to be a valuable experience!
“I had a great experience in the City Internship program. Through the many projects I had the privilege of working on, I was able to apply and strengthen my own skills, as well as develop new skills. The connections I made with all of the city leaders and employees allowed me to build an invaluable network while improving my leadership skills by gaining advice from multiple perspectives that I can apply toward my future career. I was also able to take part in the city’s decision making process, and through it, I developed an appreciation for the amount of work it takes to govern a City. I am confident that connections I made and the experience I gained through the City’s internship program has prepared me well for the next step in my career and will carry me far in life.”
-Christina Shackelford, Rockhurst University
Partnership
The City Internship Program is a collaborative effort between the City of Kansas City, Mo., and colleges and universities throughout the nation. The program has been developed to give students the opportunity to gain valuable professional public service experience that enhances their skills and competencies while learning how city government works. From this experience with the City, students will be uniquely positioned to take the next important steps toward building successful careers and becoming responsible community leaders.
"The City Internship allows students to make important contributions to the City while participating in a challenging and rewarding work environment. We welcome students of every academic major to City Hall. Your contributions to the very communities you live in help us to further enhance our processes and initiatives to deliver quality services to citizens. The City is a key employer that enjoys the benefit of bright and motivated employees. I’m impressed by candidates who have taken advantage of opportunities that integrate their classroom theories with real world models. As a product of internships myself, I strongly believe the experiences, connections and mentorship I gained as an intern played an integral role in my career development." --Troy A Schulte - City Manager
Objectives
- Provide students with valuable professional public service experience that will enhance their skills and competencies
- Give students an opportunity to learn first-hand how city government works
- Create a new resource for students
- Offer city departments feedback from fresh student perspectives
- Discover potential candidates for employment
- Represent the cultural diversity of Kansas City, Mo.
- Provide city departments with additional staff support
Students
Every semester, City Internships will be filled by upper-class or graduate students based on a combination of interview, grade point average, experience, references and skills. These are volunteer internships where students work between 10 to 20 hours a week during the semester. Students are encouraged to earn credit for their internship. Students interested in obtaining credit for their internship must consult their academic advisor or the intern coordinator at their academic unit. Students of all majors are welcomed to apply.
To apply
Fill out the online application.
Application deadlines:
Fall semester -- Sept. 1, 2012
Winter/spring semester -- Jan. 22, 2013
Summer semester -- March 1, 2013
If you are interested in receiving college credit for this internship, contact your academic advisor.*
*Not all degree programs have internship course options. To find out how internships and credit work for your degree program, please contact your academic advisor. Students are responsible for connecting with advisors and/or faculty to make arrangements for any associated courses or independent study. A scholarship is available for UMKC students participating in this internship for college credit. Some restrictions apply. For details, contact Julie Warm Institute for Human Development 816-235-5371.
The City Internship Program exposes Kansas City’s college students to career opportunities in local government while allowing them to develop and strengthen professional skills in a work environment conducive to their education.
