2026 Summer College Internship Program… at City of Atlanta · Atlanta

Summary: The City of Atlanta is seeking interns for their 2026 Summer College Internship Program in the Department of Corrections. The role involves performing various administrative and project duties, assisting with office functions, and engaging in on-the-job training to gain experience in municipal government. Responsibilities: - Performs various and diverse administrative and/or project duties depending on specific department and job assignment - This title is typically assigned to someone attending college who is interning to gain more experience and knowledge of a specific function in municipal government - Engages in on-the-job training on operational policies and work procedures to attain the necessary talents which allow the incumbent to contribute to the work being produced by the organizational unit to which assigned - Collects information/data - Compiles and prepares reports - May prepare presentations for staff members - Attends project team meetings - May do filing, answer phone and other clerical duties in addition to administrative/project assignments - Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks - Assist with community events and initiatives to promote economic diplomacy - Conduct research on economic strategies for global regions and sister cities trade missions - Draft talking points and support the empowerment of Atlanta-based small businesses to engage with international markets - Attend meetings to facilitate international collaboration and mission briefs - Support the elevation of the micro-business and startup ecosystem - Assist in elevating Atlanta's brand and experience to retain and attract foreign-born talent - Conduct dead zone mapping for the City of Atlanta to attract talent to the city - Volunteer and assist with planning, tabling, and set-up at community resource events and international trade events, including seasonal events - May perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern - This job requires mandatory in office work only - Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully - Lifting Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects Preferred Qualifications: - Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer