Job Description

The Mayor’s Internship Program (MIP) is a ten-week paid internship beginning June 10, 2024 and ending August 16, 2024. The candidate must also be available to work for the duration of the internship program (MIP will, on a case-by-case basis, consider limited exceptions for applicants with exigent circumstances).

The MIP consists of three main components:

• Work assignment: placement in a single department completely substantive work assignments under the guidance of a City of Philadelphia leader or area expert.
• Leadership Development: programming every Friday designed to develop leadership skills and the acumen to successfully navigate the 21st century workplace – including speaker events, networking opportunities, and visits to municipal operations and programs.
• Projects with Impact: an interdepartmental issue that a group of interns is assigned to analyze and develop strategies to address. City employees and/or Graduate-level interns serve as the project managers for the group.
• Bonus: Interns are invited to participate in the “My Philly Summer” program with Campus Philly. This program engages interns working across various businesses in Philadelphia over the summer of fun, thought-provoking, and free networking events throughout the summer.

There will also be occasional after-hours social and networking events for Mayor’s Interns to attend, but such events are not mandatory.

Essential Functions

Mayor’s Interns work on projects and tasks providing research, administrative, and staff assistance to City managers. Past interns have assisted City staff in various functions such as:

• Research and analysis
• Drafting presentations, reports, and press releases
• Financial analysis
• Program Planning & Improvement
• Organizational and Administrative Support

Summer interns come from across the country and represent a wide range of colleges, graduate programs, and majors. Mayor’s Interns have helped complete grant applications, compile and analyze financial data, develop training and policy manuals, improve constituent relations, and plan and implement key City events across various departments and agencies. Examples of past participating departments include:

• Mayor’s Office
• Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office
• Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
• Mayor’s Office of Communications
• Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
• Police Department
• Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs
• Office of Information and Technology
• Office of a City Councilmember
• Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
• And more!

NOTE: For language access and or ADA related accommodations, please contact Jonathan Hanson via email at jonathan.hanson@phila.gov or via telephone number at 267-252-7871 by February 4, 2024.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication

Work-Life

Working hours are a minimum of 25 hours per week for ten weeks. The maximum is 37.5 hours per week, contingent on the department’s need. Interns will be with their host departments from Monday through Thursday. Depending on their department’s policy and guiding project, the intern can have virtual days and/or in-office days. On Fridays, interns will be with CAO in-person. These are Leadership Development Days where students can work on group projects, hear from speakers, hone their skillsets in various trainings and workshops, go on tours throughout the city, and engage in a plethora of activities.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be current undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year before June 2024.
• Community college students who will have completed their second year before June 2024 are encouraged to apply.
• MIP will consider a few graduates of the Class of 2024 along with a few graduate students.

The Mayor’s Internship Program may cooperate with programs under which students earn academic credit. Please let us know in advance if you are planning to do so.

Additional Information

Application Timeline

• Program Dates: June 10th – August 16th, 2024
• Application Opens: January 8th, 2024
• Application Closes: February 18th, 2024 (11:59pm)
• Application and Phone Screening: February 26th – March 15th
• Department Interviews: March 25th – April 5th
• Offer Notification: April 12th

Salary: $15.00/hour

** Applicants must submit all parts of the application (as detailed below) by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, February 18th, 2024.**

The application consists of the following items:

• Resume
• A letter of recommendation completed by an academic or professional contact that can accurately speak to your skills, abilities, and interests.
• A brief cover letter that responds to the following:
  • Why do you want to participate in the Mayor’s Internship Program?
  • What areas of the City government are you most interested in working in? If you know specific departments, please provide those in your response.
  • What skills or qualities will you bring as a Mayor’s Intern?

Upon receipt of your application materials, we will contact you to describe the remaining selection process. Selected applicants should be available to participate in an interview with City departments between March 25th and April 5th, 2024. Virtual interviews may be requested by the host department or by applicants outside of Philadelphia.

Candidates selected to participate in MIP 2024 will receive an internship on or around April 12th, 2024. They will then have 48 hours to accept to decline the offer.

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation : City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

_ *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire_

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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