Summer Internship Program

The Summer Internship Program provides students a glimpse into the world of public service with a chance to explore several different careers in local government. The program lasts 6 weeks with interns working a flexible 20-40 hours/week at $13.85/hour for high school students and $15.50/hour for college students. Participants will be assigned to a City Department based on the choice indicated in their application.

Applications will close on May 12th at 5:00 p.m. Estimated internship start date between May 29th - June 5, 2023.

Public Works
As an Engineering 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.
Responsibilities:

• Assist with field inspection of municipal and developer installed public improvement projects.
• Assist with field inspection and study of sign and signals inventory of ADA infrastructure.
• Prepare weekly project updates. Participate in project progress meetings.
• Ensures projects are built conforming to engineering plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Community Services
As an Intern in the Community Services Department - Recreation Division, you will have the opportunity to work on the marketing, coordination, and planning of exciting special events and activities.
Responsibilities:

• Gathering, organizing, and creating marketing content for the Recreation Division.
• Organizing and adding digital content.
• Assist with the management & development of special events and activities.
• Various other activities necessary to assist the Community Services Department.
• General administrative tasks as assigned.

Planning & Development
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.
Responsibilities:

• Utilize GIS to determine location of properties, property boundaries and existing infrastructure.
• Learn civil engineering principles applied to review various types of engineering permits.
• Utilize record management software and scanning equipment to digitize plans.
• Learn ways in which various building codes are applied to the plans for the construction of new structures.
• Learn the building inspection process.
• Use of record management software and scanning equipment to store building permits for retention.

Attorney's Office
As an Intern in the Attorney's Office, you will be given exposure to a variety of functions within Office. Interns will have the opportunity to assist with the victim assistance program, civil case work, and possibly criminal components as well. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Responsibilities:

• Reviewing copies of police reports by CGPD.
• Initiate contact with victims via telephone or in person prior to initial pretrial court date.
• Informing victims about their constitutional rights, case status, court dates, court proceedings, and criminal justice process.
• Providing victims with resources, safety planning, and other domestic violence related information.
• Assisting victims with completing forms for victim statements.
• Documenting case notes and inputting information into Attorney's database.
• Assisting with sewer lien letters and mailings.
• General administrative tasks.

PIO
As an Intern in the Public Information Office, you will have the opportunity to coordinate communication efforts for the entire organization. Students with an interest in marketing, social media, graphic design and community outreach. Do not miss the perfect opportunity to start developing skills for a career in communications!
Responsibilities:

• Assist with the writing of communications (e.g., press releases, newsletters, video scripts)
• Helo draft and input on content, including external materials such as pitches and press releases, internal memos, and performance recaps.
• Brainstorm storytelling and programming ideas for both the internal and external city audience.
• Assist in managing various social media sites - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Market research that will require making phone calls, emailing, searching the internet, and conducting meetings with individuals within the market.
• Participate in developing and implementing marketing plans and promotions.
• Design software may include: Canva, Adobe CC; Google Drive; CivicPlus; Microsoft Products; Video Editing Software.
• Occasional photography and video creation.
• Other tasks as assigned to help achieve the goals of the Public Information Office.

Fire
As an Intern in the Fire Department, you will learn about the various positions within a fire department while also assisting with several special projects. For students interested in a career in Municipal Fire Prevention, this is the perfect opportunity to start building those connections and learn about the profession.
Responsibilities:

• Identify the basic principle of a Community Risk Reduction program.
• Research demographic information of the Casa Grande Community.
• Assist in the creation, delivery, and evaluation of CRR programs in the community.
• Evaluate several CRR organizational fire department partners such as: NFPA, NFA, Vision 20/20, and IFSTA.
• Help create social media videos & posts for CRR safety campaigns.
• Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files and administrative assistance as assigned.
• Help promote CRR safety campaigns and engage with community partners.
• Shadow multiple positions including firefighters, dispatchers, inspectors, public education officer, and secretary.

City Manager's Office
As an Intern in the City Manager's Office, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects, initiatives, processes, and planning that encompass the entire organization. Practical experience and learning is the focus of our internship and with that in mind the department will try to tailor the projects to the intern's individual strengths and interests. Applicants must be at least 17 years old.
Responsibilities:

• Policy research and development for various City services.
• 1 on 1 mentorship opportunities with City Manager & Deputy City Manager.
• Assistance in downtown revitalization efforts.
• Management of non-profit partnerships.
• Assistance in process improvement initiatives and design.
• Assistance with strategic planning design and management.
• Development of Community engagement initiatives.
• A variety of other activities necessary to address the City's existing needs and to properly prepare for future growth.
• Additional special projects as assigned.

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time