Fall Internship: Public Service & Emergency Ops

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

Job summary

The City of La Porte, Texas offers a Fall Internship in the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This on-site program runs for approximately 14 weeks with an hourly rate of $15 and a minimum of 15 hours per week, starting mid-September and continuing through December.

Interns gain hands-on exposure to municipal operations, assist with department projects, and build skills in communication, teamwork, and office software under supervision.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or recent graduate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Office of Emergency Management and related departments.
• Assist with department projects and administrative tasks under supervision.
• Develop core professional skills while contributing to municipal operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of La Porte, Texas offers a Fall Internship in the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This on-site program runs for approximately 14 weeks with an hourly rate of $15 and a minimum of 15 hours per week, starting mid-September and continuing through December.

Interns gain hands-on exposure to municipal operations, assist with department projects, and build skills in communication, teamwork, and office software under supervision.