AviPro Internship Program (Fall 2026)

City of Avondale, AZ; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Up to 20 hours per week

14-week sessions in Fall and Spring

Portfolio project

Job summary

The City of Avondale is offering a Fall 2026 Engineering Department internship. This part-time, 14-week program provides hands-on experience across city departments and exposes students to public works in a local government setting.

Paid at $16.39 per hour for up to 20 hours weekly, with sessions hosted by different departments. Preference to Avondale residents; evening/weekend assignments may occur.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license by time of hire.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Maintains engineering records and creates maps/spreadsheets.
• Performs research for special projects and analyzes information.
• Assists in the office or field with traffic or civil engineering projects; provides daily updates on status.
• Supports team members across departments; attends trainings and meetings.
• Prepares and maintains forms, records, reports, maps, spreadsheets, and other project documents.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interest in local government

Collaborative mindset

Education

Enrollment in college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Avondale is proud to offer a unique, paid internship program that provides hands‑on experience across various City departments. This part‑time, temporary position runs for 14 weeks each semester – one in the fall and one in the spring – with interns working up to 20 hours per week. Each session will be hosted by a different City department, allowing students enrolled in an accredited college program related to the field to gain valuable, hands‑on experience. This internship is subject to funding availability and does not include benefits. Priority consideration will be given to residents of Avondale.

Fall 2026 Internship Opportunity – Engineering Department

Pay: $16.39 hourly | 14-Week Internship | Up to 20 Hours/Week

This position may include evening and weekend assignments. The City of Avondale is seeking a passionate and driven college student to join the Engineering Department. This internship is designed to expose engineering students to careers in local government and educate them about the many facets of a full‑service engineering department in a local municipality.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain first‑hand experience working in a full‑service engineering department.
• Learn how public feedback shapes local policy and funding programs.
• Learn how to build trust between municipalities and the community.
• Work with professionals across city departments.
• Build a strong portfolio piece through the creation and implementation of a citywide program.

Essential Functions

Maintains records in an organized manner and in accordance with department rules and policies. Organizes engineering records for archiving and creates maps and spreadsheets.

Performs research for special projects; collects information on operational and administrative problems; and conducts analysis.

Assists in the office or out in the field with various traffic or civil engineering projects. Provides management with daily updates on project and assignment status.

Supports team members of various departments and divisions within the City. Attends related training sessions and various administrative meetings.

Prepares, revises, and maintains forms, records, reports, maps, spreadsheets, and other project‑related documents.

Performs Additional Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited community college or four‑year college/university.
• No direct local government experience is required for this position.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in local government and the operational focus of the hosting department.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience or interest in community outreach and public engagement.
• Comfort working with surveys, data collection, and online tools.
• Ability to create clear, compelling presentations.
• A collaborative and flexible mindset.

Temporary employees may be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) if they work 20 or more hours per week for at least 20 weeks within a fiscal year. Participation may also be required if the employee is already contributing to ASRS through another employer.

Temporary employees hired on or after March 4, 2024, will accrue sick leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours. Accrued sick leave may be used beginning on the 90th calendar day of employment.