County Board Intern

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee County is seeking a part-time intern for the County Board, reporting to the County Board Chairwoman. The position is a paid internship for Fall, up to 20 hours per week, with a $15.00/hour pay rate, flexible schedule 8:30 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends for county events. Daily duties include generating posts for the County Board's official social media, attending committee meetings on behalf of the Board, assisting with legislative projects and

Qualifications

• High school diploma and proof of current enrollment at a post-secondary school required.
• Driver's License preferred and reliable transportation to attend in-person events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Support daily County Board projects and generate posts for official social media.
• Attend committee meetings on behalf of the Board and assist with legislative projects.
• Support constituent services and coordinate County Board presentations.
• Front desk reception services.

Education

High school diploma

Current enrollment in post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cloud-based applications

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Closing Date: August 19, 2026 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.

County Board Intern

Department: County Board

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00/hr

Job Summary

Seeking a student pursuing an education at a university or technical school, with a focus on public policy, political science, rhetorical leadership, public and non-profit administration, and/or law for a part-time, under twenty (20) hours per week (approximately), paid internship position with the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, the legislative branch of County government. Schedule is flexible within business the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekends for county events. This internship is planned for the Fall, and the position will pay $15.00 per hour for a period of one (1) college semester. Paid intern(s) will report to County Board Chairwoman and provides services to department and district Supervisory offices.

An eligible candidate must be highly organized and able to:

• Prioritize work assignments with moderate supervision
• Balance assignments from multiple staff to support both district and departmental projects

A qualified candidate will be adept with technology and:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based applications

A preferred candidate is a capable communicator with interest in public service and has:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for public communications

Daily Responsibilities: Support daily projects. Generate posts for official County Board social media. Attend committee meetings on behalf of the Board. Support County Supervisors with legislative projects related to public policy, constituent services, citations, and coordination of County Board presentations. Assist with constituent reports and events. Complete the process of sorting records for historical retention. Front desk reception services.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma and proof of current enrollment at a post-secondary school required.

Licensure: Driver’s License preferred. Must have access to reliable transportation to attend in-person events or for in-person work in the County Board office.

NOTE: This position is unclassified and is not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. During the application process please upload your updated resume outlining your experience.

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Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.