About the Program
The Summer Internship Program provides students with a glimpse into the world of public service and a chance to explore several different careers in local government. The program lasts eight weeks (starting May 27), and interns work a flexible 20-40 hours/week at $15.50/hour for high school students and $17.00/hour for college students. Participants will apply for specific city departments. Some departments only offer part-time internships.
Please reach out to Robert Aldous with any questions.
Applications have closed.
As an Intern in the City Attorney's Office, you will be given exposure to a variety of legal functions. Interns will have the opportunity to assist with the victim advocacy program, civil casework, and some criminal cases as well. Strong preference will be given to applicants that are 18+ years old.
As an Intern in the Recreation Division, you will have the opportunity to assist with preparing a variety of marketing materials, marketing campaigns for programs and events, and social media content. Applicants must be available to work on the 4th of July.
As an intern with the City Court, you will learn about the legal process and support Court operations through helping with the management of case files, court orders, and key reports. This position is only offered part time.
As an intern in the Fire Department, you will gain hands-on experience in fire department operations with a focus on community risk reduction, public education and outreach, and administrative support. Interns will also have opportunities to job shadowing firefighters, inspectors, and administrative staff to gain a well-rounded understanding of fire service careers. The Department offers two part-time internships.
As an Intern in the Planning & Development Department, you will see firsthand how services are provided to continually improve the quality of life for Casa Grande residents through thoughtful management of growth and development opportunities. Applicants must be at least 17 years old.
As an intern with the Police Department, you will contribute to keeping Casa Grande a safe and thriving community. You will participate in making policy recommendations to ensure that law enforcement standards are being met. This position is only offered part time. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and preference will be given to college/university students.
As an intern in the Public Works Department, you will work in a dynamic team environment with exposure to various projects, including capital improvement, planning and development of transportation projects, and traffic engineering and operation. Applicants must be at least 17 years old.
Timeframe
- Applications opening: March 25
- Application Deadline: April 8
- Internship begins May 27*
*The internship can be flexible to accommodate reasonable summer vacations if advance notice is provided.