City of Galveston

  • Community Outreach Summer Internship

  • City of Galveston, TX
  • Galveston, Texas United States View Map
An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!

Job Description

City of Galveston Summer Internship Program 2026

General Information

The City of Galveston is excited to announce the launch of its 2026 Summer Internship Program! This program seeks individuals who are looking to:
  • Develop valuable job skills
  • Clarify their career direction
  • Gain hands-on experience to complement their degree requirements

Interns will work a minimum of twenty-nine hours per week over a continuous 10-week period, running from late May to mid-July. This is a paid internship, but interns are not entitled to any additional benefits offered to City employees.

To enhance the overall experience, the program includes:
  • On-the-job training
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Strategic engagement
  • Performance evaluation and feedback

Program Outline

Interns will have the opportunity to work in one of the following City departments:
  • City Management
  • Finance
  • Community Outreach (including Communications, Media, Parks & Recreation, Special Events, Arts & Culture)
  • Engineering

Each department offers unique projects and assignments designed to give interns a broad understanding of local government operations.

Through the City’s Summer Internship Program, participants can:

Develop job skills Clarify career goals Earn college credit (if eligible) Network with government professionals Expand their knowledge of local government functions Apply and challenge their knowledge in a real-world setting Explore potential career paths in the public sector

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
  • Age: Must be at least 18 years old
  • Education Must be currently attending college in Galveston or enrolled in a college elsewhere with parents who reside in Galveston.
  • Interest: Must demonstrate an interest in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Communications/Public Relations, or related fields connected to state or local government operations
  • Skills: Applicants should be interested in government service and possess leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Required Documentation

Interested candidates must apply through the City’s Career Portal. Click “Apply Now” on the City of Galveston website to complete your application.

Selection Process

The most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. The City is committed to attracting exceptional individuals from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds who represent the rich diversity of the City of Galveston and its surrounding communities.

Compensation Range

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.
City of Galveston

City of Galveston

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Imagine yourself as an Islander living in an elegant Victorian home or on a shady, oak-lined street on the Island’s east end, or in a home overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on the west end. There is a variety of rental property to choose from throughout the Island, from Galveston has the amenities of a larger city, but with tight-knit small town friendliness.

Its ethnically diverse citizens have worked together to make their city better since the early days of its founding in 1836. When faced with adversity, Galvestonians unite to solve whatever obstacles may arise. Non-profit organizations and community groups offer a variety of volunteer opportunities regardless of your interests or desired area of service.

The Island has a multifaceted economic base with expanding job markets in tourism, the medical field, marine-related fields, as well as other areas. Education, banking, insurance and marine industries also are job fields that contribute to the strong, diverse economy. Island life is enhanced by the absence of drive-time traffic reports on the radio and heavy traffic delays. The major thoroughfares are rarely heavily congested, even during peak times. And it takes no more than 15-20 minutes to get anywhere you want to go on the Island.

All this time saved driving to work and running errands can be spent enjoying Island life.

 

 

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