Salt Lake City offers a unique and exciting opportunity for students to be introduced to the functions of City government. The Mayor’s Office Internship Program gives interns an insider’s view of local government, as well as stimulates future interest in a possible career in the public sector.

The goal of the program is to enlighten students to the many aspects of the Administration through public policy and management. Interns will have a defined schedule and participate in unique professional development through hands-on activities and experiences. Each intern will be hired by the intern coordinator and work under a staff supervisor to which he/she is assigned.

Interns serve as a vital piece in the overall effort to articulate the Mayor’s vision for Salt Lake City. Upon hiring, interns will list learning objectives to be achieved during the internship. Individual job assignments will be made to allow the intern’s educational and professional interests.  Interns may be involved in policy research, program design, implementation and evaluation. They may develop public presentations and materials, perform general administration duties, and other projects as assigned.