Public Administration Intern - Undergraduate

Program Overview

The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) offers a 12-week Public Administration Internship that provides hands-on experience in local government operations, policy, and governance. Interns gain insight into local government and the work of a membership-based organization serving cities throughout Minnesota.

The undergraduate intern works independently and collaboratively on projects involving administration, human resources, member relations, communications, training, and events. This position reports to the Strategic Initiatives Manager.

Program Experience

The Public Administration Intern will:

• • Perform administrative and project support work. Assist with administrative policies, processes, and programs while learning about the League’s mission, structure, and operations.
• • Conduct research and compile data. Gather, organize, and summarize information about city practices and issues to support League projects and resources.
• • Analyze systems and recommend improvements. Review procedures, workflows, and management practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
• • Draft written materials. Prepare memos, guidance documents, manuals, and process documentation for League staff and member city officials.
• • Participate in meetings and professional development. Attend and engage in meetings, conferences, work sessions, and other League-sponsored events.
• • Deliver presentations as requested. Share research findings and project updates with League staff, member city officials, or the Board of Directors.
• • Provide administrative support. Assist with data entry, document organization, and other tasks that support League operations.
• • Perform other duties as assigned.

Examples of Projects

• • Research and develop a presentation highlighting best practices used by Minnesota cities.
• • Compile information about city practices to support the development of a new League member resource.
• • Draft memos on community engagement best practices for city officials.
• • Contribute to manuals describing safety-related practices.
• • Document internal processes to help improve the efficiency of League operations.

Other duties as assigned.

Participant Requirements

• • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in political science, public administration, public policy, urban studies, or a related field.
• • Ability to work in the office at least two days per week. Scheduling will account for class schedules and League business hours.
• • Ability to travel between work sites and attend off-site events; must provide own transportation.
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• • Curiosity, initiative, a strong work ethic, and a desire to learn and grow.

Compensation & Duration

• • Anticipated: $26/hr.
• • Non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act
• • Temporary, non-benefit-eligible position
• • Start date is approximately Mid-January and runs through Mid-April

Application Materials Required

• • Online application for employment
• • Resume
• • Cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and working at LMC

• First application review will be November 16.