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Job Description
Salary: 18.00/hour
Work Location: Varies by department
Normal Work Days/Hours: Varies by department
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
Responsibilities
**This internship is for Summer 2026**
To be considered for an internship, please make sure to attach a resume.
The City of Kansas City, MO Internship Program is a transformative public service and leadership program, aimed at enhancing the next generation's talents from a wide variety of career fields.
This part-time paid summer internship offers flexibility while keeping things educational and engaging! We treat our interns like the professionals they are, giving them the freedom to grow, learn, and contribute to the success of Kansas City, MO!
All City departments offer summer internships:- Mayor & Council Offices
- City Manager's Office
- City Clerk's Office
- Information Technology
- Procurement
- Finance
- Law
- Human Resources
- City Planning & Development
- Civil Rights & Equal Opportunity
- Conventions & Entertainment
- Health
- Housing & Community Services
- Neighborhoods Services
- Parks & Recreation
- Public Works
- Aviation
- Water Services
The City offers internships in many areas, including: Business, Finance, Communications, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Paralegal Studies, Design, Construction, Engineering, Urban Planning, Planning, Public Health, Diversity & Inclusion Studies, Accounting, Human Resources, Program Development, Programming, Web Development, Database, Public Relations, Cyber Security, Public Administration, Public Policy, Health Policy, Aviation Management, Water Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Health & Safety, Corporate Safety, Nursing, Epidemiology, Statistics, Supply Chain Logistics.
**This internship is for Summer 2026** June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (9 weeks)- To be considered for an internship, please make sure to attach a one-page resume. Applications without resumes will be excluded.
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
Qualifications
REQUIRES high school diploma or GED and enrollment in an accredited college, university, or trade school. There is no residency requirement for Municipal Interns.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Kansas City
Show moreKansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the Chiefs, Royals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.
Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.
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