Kickstart your career with an internship opportunity at the City of El Paso! Delivering exceptional recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities is a key part of our Vision. At the City of El Paso, we want to help you succeed by building the skills necessary for your future career.
Students can expect to build transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication. Students interested in interning at the City of El Paso will gain valuable experience in one of our over 30 departments and will advance their leadership and professional skills through challenging work projects. City departments cover a wide range of opportunities in:
Safety & MaintenanceTravel, Tourism & CultureEducation, Housing & GrowthPublic ServicesInternal Services
Qualifications for interning at the City of El Paso:
Must be currently enrolled in a college or university degree program related to the requesting department.
Individuals who have taken college courses but are currently taking time off from school are ineligible.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and must be currently enrolled in a graduate program in a field closely related to the requesting department.
Candidate must have a High School Diploma/GED.
High School Diploma or GED. Must be currently enrolled in a college or university degree program related to the requesting department.
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Students can expect to build transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication. Students interested in interning at The City of El Paso will gain valuable experience in one of our over 30 departments and will advance their leadership and professional skills through challenging work projects.
Internships can range in duration from a few months to a full school year depending on student academic requirements and project scope.
Yes, internships may serve as a pathway to full-time employment.
Yes, we The City of El Paso offers both paid and unpaid internships depending on department funding and position availability. Unpaid internships typically provide course credit.
A City of El Paso internship provides valuable hands-on and real-world experience, allows students to explore career paths and professional interests, learn new skills, fulfill college requirements, and build professional networks.
It's recommended to begin planning for an internship at least one semester before you would like to begin the internship.
Be prepared to provide your current college transcript, high school diploma, and resume.
The city has many departments with varying internship or volunteer opportunities.
Interns can engage in a variety of public safety and infrastructure maintenance roles. The Fire Department offers hands-on experience in fire prevention, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials management. The Police Department provides opportunities to assist with crime prevention and community services. The Streets & Maintenance Department focuses on street infrastructure maintenance, traffic engineering, and fleet management, giving interns a broad view of urban maintenance and public safety operations​.
Fire DepartmentPolice DepartmentStreets & Maintenance
Interns within Travel, Tourism & Culture have the chance to promote El Paso's rich cultural heritage and tourism. Interns can work on event planning, marketing campaigns, museum exhibits, and recreational programs. This experience will provide insights into cultural promotion, tourism management, and community engagement, enhancing El Paso's appeal as a vibrant destination.
El Paso ZooEl Paso International AirportInternational BridgesMuseums & Cultural AffairsMuseum of ArchaeologyMuseum of ArtMuseum of History
Engage in projects related to urban development, community services, economic initiatives, educational programming, and public health. Opportunities include working on city infrastructure projects, civic engagement, business support, library services, and health education and prevention programs, offering a comprehensive understanding of urban planning and community well-being.
Capital Improvement DepartmentCommunity & Human DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentLibrariesPublic Health
Work across a variety of departments dedicated to serving the public. Roles include assisting with animal care and control, environmental sustainability projects, legal and court procedures, recreational program planning, urban planning and building inspections, public transportation management, and tax administration. This diverse experience provides a broad understanding of public service operations and community engagemen.
Animal ServicesEnvironmental ServicesMunicipal CourtsParks & RecreationPlanning & InspectionsSun MetroTax Office
Support the critical internal functions that keep the city running smoothly. Opportunities include assisting with legal research and documentation, public records management, media relations, employee recruitment and training, IT support and development, financial auditing, budget planning, financial management, and procurement processes. These roles provide a comprehensive understanding of the administrative and operational backbone of city governance.
City AttorneyCity ClerkCommunications & Public AffairsHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternal AuditorOffice of Management & BudgetOffice of the ComptrollerPurchasing & Strategic Sourcing
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