Fall Internship - Finance

City of La Porte; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte invites qualified students or recent graduates to join our on-site internship program. You will gain hands-on experience supporting municipal departments with confidential administrative tasks and basic data work, under general supervision.

We value reliability, communication, teamwork, and attention to detail. Candidates should be pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree, secure their own housing/transport, and commit to ~15 hours weekly during a

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree, or recently graduated.
• Interest in government service and public administration.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of City departments with administrative tasks.
• Assist department directors and managers under supervision.
• Gain hands-on experience in municipal operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Creativity

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Category: Internship
Hourly: $15.00 Hourly
Duration: Approx. 14 weeks from September 14th through December 18th
Hours: Minimum of 15 hours per week
Published: August 6, 2026
Closing: Until filled

Mission Statement

The City of La Porte embraces our heritage, community values, and opportunities, while enhancing the quality of life for our citizens.

Core Values

City of La Porte employees willRISEto every occasion as we live out our Core Values.

• RESPECT: We value our community. We demonstrate that value by extending kindness, compassion, and care to everyone we interact with.
• INTEGRITY: We work honestly and ethically. We tell the truth, follow the rules, and do what’s right even that is difficult.
• SERVICE: We put others first. Proactive and selfless service provision defines us as public servants.
• EXCELLENCE: We exceed expectations. We bring our best every day in every aspect of our job.

Summary of Duties

The ideal candidate for this program must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or be a recent graduate (in the last six months). A strong interest in government service is required, as the intern will gain valuable hands‑on experience through department projects and exposure to municipal operations. The candidate should demonstrate reliability, strong leadership capabilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Please note that this is an on‑site internship, and interns are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation for the duration of the program.

Definition

Under general supervision, this internship will support the daily operations of various departments throughout the City of La Porte. The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance to department directors and division managers. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in a variety of complex and confidential administrative tasks related to local government operations.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the Department Director or designee.

General Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and software.
• Creativity and fresh perspectives on projects.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
• Professional conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Modern office methods, procedures, equipment, and business letter writing.
• Organization, procedures, and operating details of the City department to which assigned.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Standard word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Ability to:

• Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Learn department policies, procedures, organization and operating details.
• Type at a speed necessary for adequate job performance.
• Operate a personal computer, calculator, and fax machine.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Compile and maintain complex and extensive records and prepare reports.
• Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.

DEPARTMENT‑SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Preferred educational background in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Prepare and interpret statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of financial administration, including budgeting and reporting.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office; writing; exposure to dust/mites; sorting; sitting; seeing; grasping; filing; data entry; cleaning; reading; decision making; lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by telephone; fine finger manipulation; operation of calculator and personal computer, operation of a variety of office tools and equipment.

The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals.