Fall Internship – Finance

City of La Porte, Texas; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte, Texas, is offering a Fall Internship in Finance. This on-site program provides hands-on exposure to municipal budgeting, reporting, and financial operations. Ideal for students pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree seeking real-world government experience.

The internship runs about 14 weeks from September 14 through December 18, with a minimum of 15 hours per week and a $15.00 hourly stipend. Interns must arrange housing and transportation for the duration of the program.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree.
• Interest in government service and public administration.
• Reliable, with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle confidential tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments with daily administrative tasks.
• Support projects and municipal operations exposure.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Use basic Microsoft Office tools for documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Creativity

Microsoft Office

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

FALL INTERNSHIP – FINANCE

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

• 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.

As a City of La Porte intern, you are expected to bring a strong foundation of general skills that are essential for success across all roles, in addition to interest that aligns with the specific department to which you apply. Below, you will find a list of core competencies valued in all interns, as well as relevant degree programs and educational background. Additionally, we have outlined the technical skills that are tailored to meet the unique needs of the assigned department. These attributes will ensure a rewarding and impactful internship experience.

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:

• Compose correspondence.
• 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.