Fall Internship: Public Service & Emergency Management

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

Job summary

The City of La Porte is offering a Fall Internship with the Office of Emergency Management in La Porte, TX. This on-site opportunity requires pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree, or being a recent graduate, and involves hands-on projects and municipal operations exposure.

The intern will gain valuable experience through department projects, strong teamwork, and the chance to learn emergency management concepts while supporting daily operations and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or recent graduate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently and in teams; attention to detail and organization.
• Interest in government operations and public service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to departmental projects within the Office of Emergency Management.
• Assist with routine administrative tasks, record-keeping, and data entry.
• Contribute to improving processes and assisting in communications.
• Collaborate with staff and maintain confidentiality where required.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Creativity

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor7s or Graduate Degree in progress/recent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

The City of La Porte is offering a Fall Internship with the Office of Emergency Management in La Porte, TX. This on-site opportunity requires pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree, or being a recent graduate, and involves hands-on projects and municipal operations exposure.

The intern will gain valuable experience through department projects, strong teamwork, and the chance to learn emergency management concepts while supporting daily operations and administrative tasks.