Internship Program

If you are interested in participating in the 2008 Mayor's Internship Program (MIP), the deadline for submitting all application materials is April 11, 2008.

Overview

The City of Philadelphia is seeking undergraduate students to serve as summer interns in selected City departments. The Mayor's Internship Program (MIP) is a summer internship that runs for 8 weeks, beginning on June 16, 2008. Mayor's Interns are assigned projects providing research, administrative, and staff assistance to high-level City managers. Past interns have assisted City staff in such functions as:

• Community Relations

• Press and Public Relations

• Financial Analysis

• Best Practices and Primary Research

• Program Planning

• Organizational and Administrative Support

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be an undergraduate student in order to apply.

• Undergraduates who have reached their sophomore year by the beginning of the program will be considered. 

• A background or interest in one or more of the following areas is desired: law, business/management, communications, public policy, economics, accounting, finance, human resources, social services, energy management, labor relations, or public administration.

• Exceptional generalists will also be considered.

Internship Terms

This is a non-paying internship, requiring a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Wherever possible, the City will cooperate with programs under which students may earn academic credit.