Fall 2025 Intern - Undergraduate or Graduate | Citywide (Temporary)

About Us

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee’s workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Deadline (Continuous)

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis through the Fall 2025 semester.

Department Name

Dependent upon assignment.

Job Specifications

Whether you're into systems, services, or shaping cities, your internship isn’t just a foot in the door, it’s a chance to roll up your sleeves, dive in, and make a real difference. Be part of a team that’s driven to make a difference and have fun doing it, whose mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service!

Join our internship program and jumpstart your career in public service with a paid City internship. Gain hands-on experience across one of the many diverse departments within the City of Tallahassee.

Interns work under the direct supervision and receive on-the-job training in one of the City’s departments—from Underground Utilities to Aviation. Assignments are designed to build practical skills, foster professional development, and provide insight into public sector careers. Work is reviewed through assigned projects and process evaluations.

Here’s what your role could look like, depending on the area of interest.

• Aviation: Assist with operations reports and analyses and contribute to projects that keep things flying smoothly.
• Engineering: Support design teams, help analyze system performance and assist with testing and technical documentation.
• Information Technology: Assist in troubleshooting, data management, and software testing—or even contribute to system upgrades.
• Communications: Help craft messaging, support digital content creation, and track outreach performance metrics.
• Urban Planning: Contribute to mapping and zoning projects, research urban trends, and help visualize data for future developments.
• Transit Administration: Analyze ridership data, assist improving route performance and overall transit efficiency.
• Environmental Services: Help track sustainability efforts, assist in field studies, and support green initiatives around the city.
• Building Permitting: Organize permit data, support inspection scheduling, and assist in streamlining the permitting process.
• Public Safety: Help compile performance reports, track response data, and support safety programs that serve the community.
• Policy Writing: Research current policies, help draft proposals, and support the development of forward-thinking civic strategies.

These are only some of the many areas of service across the City of Tallahassee.

Internship Semester Start Dates:

• Fall 2025: Monday, August 25, 2025
• Spring 2026: Monday, January 12, 2026
• Summer 2026: Monday, May 11, 2026
• Fall 2026: Monday, August 24, 2026

Minimum Training & Experience

Undergraduate Intern

• Must be enrolled as a student at a college or university and have completed at least 45 semester hours of course work; or
• Must be enrolled as a student at a technical/vocational school and have completed at least half of required course hours.

Graduate Intern

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree and be currently enrolled in coursework for a master’s degree in the field in which the position is assigned.

Necessary Special Requirements

At the time of application, applicant must be authorized to work in the United States and must maintain satisfactory academic standing.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications and will generally start at $15.00 per hour.

Benefits Information

The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave
• Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans

For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit or.

Note: OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City’s benefits programs.