City Council/City Manager Internship Fall 2026

Lubbock Christian University; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 14,911 - 21,237; Part time

Job summary

Lubbock Christian University offers a City Council/City Manager Internship for Fall 2026. Under supervision, you will support the City Council and City Manager offices in administrative duties, customer service, and special projects for one university semester.

Responsibilities include answering phones, researching policy, preparing documents, and assisting with events while developing professional relationships within municipal government.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, social sciences, or communications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research and writing abilities; internet and social media fluency.
• Flexible to manage multiple assignments and take initiative.
• Duration Aug–Dec 2026; exact start/end dates depend on applicant.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones on the first ring and direct calls to correct staff.
• Serve as point-of-contact for citizens with concerns for Mayor/City Council/City Manager.
• Write coversheets, remarks, letters, and certificates; review documents for grammar.
• Conduct research for projects and policy analysis for special projects.
• Make deliveries and run office errands for Staff as needed.
• Set up/teardown events and meetings; assist with meals for Staff.
• Stock kitchen and keep area clean and organized.
• Attend meetings with Staff as backup for notes and errands.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Initiative

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Public administration

Social sciences

Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

City Council/City Manager Internship Fall 2026

Expires: 13th October, 2026 Texas

Summary: Under supervision, supports the City Council and City Manager offices in administrative duties, customer service, and special projects for the duration of one (1) university semester.

Essential Functions

• Answer phones on the first ring, directing calls correctly, taking detailed, objective messages from citizens, and communicating the messages to the correct city staff;
• Serve as point-of-contact for citizens wishing to share their concerns, questions, and opinions with the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager;
• Write assignments given by Staff: coversheets, remarks, special recognitions, scripts, letters, certificates, and reviewing all documents for grammar, spelling, and researching as needed and on time;
• Conduct research to complete projects regarding events, documents, letters, or getting contact information;
• Assist in research and analysis of policy for special projects;
• Make deliveries and special trips for Staff for office supplies or items for City Council members;
• Set up and tear down events, lunches, and meetings with Staff;
• Stock the kitchen refrigerator and keep the kitchen clean and stocked;
• Attend meetings with Staff as backup for errands, notes, etc.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Current Undergraduate or Graduate student in public administration, social sciences, communications, or related field;
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication;
• The successful applicant will have strong research and writing skills, internet and social media fluency, flexibility to flourish with multiple assignments, and eagerness to take initiative and learn about municipal government.
• Duration: August – December 2026. Exact start and end dates depend on the applicant
• Pay:$13.12 per hour/paid biweekly
• Hours: Interns generally work an average of 20 hours per week, depending on the needs of the office and the availability of the intern. Office is open 8-5, Monday-Friday.
• Dress: Business casual/ business professional

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and municipal government;
• Administrative research methods, techniques, and methods of report presentation;
• Use of business software such as Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Ability to:

• Analyze difficult administrative problems, and develop sound solutions;
• Develop and maintain professional relationships;
• Clearly communicate at multiple organizational levels.

Physical Requirements:

• Maintain the ability to frequently walk and stand;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds.