Youth Initiatives

The Mayor’s Summer Employment Program

The Mayor’s Summer Employment Program was created to ensure that our youth are engaged in meaningful and productive activities which will guide them in the path of accomplishment and success. Students are given a chance to experience how many non profit and governmental agencies operate and will provide a valuable work experience that will improve their competitive status when entering the labor market.

The Mayor’s Summer Internship Program

Overview

The Mayor’s Summer Internship Program (M.S.I.P.), is a highly competitive internship program, geared towards undergraduate and graduate students.  MSIP will offer students the opportunity to serve as summer interns in various City departments. The Program will run May 27th – June 27th, 2008, for a total of five (5) weeks. This is a paid internship, requiring a commitment of thirty-five (35) hours per week, 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.  Interns will also be required to complete sixteen (16) hours of community service.

Qualifications

Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate level student in order to apply. A background in one or more of the following areas is desired: public administration, economics, human resources, finance, communications, law, public policy, health and human performance, business, management, social services and energy management. Students will be assigned to a particular City department, based on their experience, skills and chosen field of study.

How To Apply

Interested individuals, that meet the aforementioned requirements, may submit the following application materials to the mailing address below:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) letters of recommendation

Mailing Address and Contact Information

Mayor’s Summer Internship Program
Attn: Chloe’ A. Haygood
Office of the Mayor