Comprehensive Summer Intern

About the Department

The Summer Internship is hands-on exposure to every aspect of the City’s government while working 15-20 hours per week in a 10-week long Comprehensive Summer Internship Program. Interns will learn from and work closely with certain departments throughout the summer based on the City’s needs and intern’s interests, skills, and area of study.

Position Duties

• Researching various subjects throughout the City of Milton.
• Working on projects that involve one or multiple departments.
• Compiling data for new projects or ideas.
• Acting as a liaison for the City - building relationships with businesses, contractors, and citizens of Milton.
• Working on budgets.
• Creating presentations for the community, City staff, or City Council.
• Administrative work - filing paperwork, cataloging records, cleaning out drives, etc.
• Assisting with City of Milton events, programs, and initiatives as both a volunteer and organizer.
• Taking photos or videos throughout the city and on certain themes.
• Creating surveys
• Creating surveys and other means to engage the public.
• Participating in meetings.
• Writing proposals and drafting plans.
• Going on field assignments

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 18 years old or older.
• In college, or high school graduate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Work or volunteer experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest and/or experience in public service.
• Interest and/or experience in government (at any level).
• Experience in a workplace environment.
• Curiosity, adeptness at variety of tasks, and ability to learn new things quickly.

Other Qualifications

Leadership:
Demonstrates initiative and professionalism by taking ownership of assigned tasks, working collaboratively with City staff, and representing the City of Milton positively in interactions with the public.

Complexity:
Works across multiple departments and projects, adapting to changing assignments, priorities, and learning opportunities in a dynamic municipal environment.

Decision Making:
Applies sound judgment when completing assignments, handling information, and interacting with staff and the public, while seeking guidance when appropriate.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Supports City departments by conducting research, compiling data, and assisting with projects and initiatives.
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal form, including drafting documents, creating presentations, and participating in meetings.
• Uses Microsoft Office and related technology to organize information, prepare reports, and complete administrative tasks.
• Collaborates with staff across departments to support day-to-day operations and special projects.
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail when handling assignments and City information.
• Learns and applies basic principles of local government operations, public service, and community engagement.
• Interacts respectfully with City staff, community members, businesses, and partners while representing the City of Milton.
• Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Located 26 miles from downtown Atlanta, the City of Milton is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city’s rural character. Milton, incorporated in 2006, is one of the northern metro Atlanta area’s newest cities. The City has been recognized nationally for its high quality of life and has been consistently ranked the second safest city in the state of Georgia, and in January 2019 was named the best city to live in Georgia.