Mayor's Office Intern

Provo City Corporation; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from Mayor's Office

Job summary

Provo City Corporation is seeking a Mayor's Office Intern in Provo, UT. This paid, part-time internship provides hands-on exposure to local government while working with Mayor Marsha Judkins and staff.

The program offers professional mentorship and flexible experiential learning across city departments, ideal for students or early-career individuals aiming to explore public service and governance. Applicants must be 18+, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and able to commit up to 20 hours

Qualifications

• Open to applicants regardless of degree status.
• Must be at least 18 years old by start date.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work up to 20 hours per week.
• Experience demonstrating ability to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications, constituent correspondence, research, special projects, community engagement efforts, and other initiatives.
• Build relationships with city leaders, department directors, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Receive mentorship from Mayor and Mayor's Office staff.
• Gain exposure to multiple city departments and functions through structured experiential learning.
• Attend in-person meetings, events, and experiential learning opportunities as part of the internship program.
• Independently seek out work and learning opportunities.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders and community members using strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and good judgment in all work environments and as a representative of the mayor’s office.

Skills

Communications

Research

Leadership

Public administration

Public service

Writing

Customer service

Social media

Event support

User experience design

Business

Community involvement

Job description

Position Title: Mayor's Office Intern

Job Posting Closing Date: 09/02

The Provo Mayor's Office Internship Program is a temporary position that offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in local government while working directly with Mayor Marsha Judkins and Mayor's Office staff. This paid, part‑time internship is designed to provide broad exposure to municipal government through professional mentorship and experiential learning opportunities across multiple city departments. Unlike many internships that focus on a single area of work, the Mayor's Office Internship is intentionally flexible and tailored to each intern's interests. This position is ideal for curious, self‑motivated individuals who are eager to learn how local government operates, explore potential public service careers, and gain practical professional experience in a collaborative environment.

Job Details

Compensation

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Main Duties

• Assist with communications, constituent correspondence, research, special projects, community engagement efforts, and other initiatives.
• Build relationships with city leaders department directors, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Receive mentorship from Mayor Marsha Judkins and Mayor's Office staff.
• Gain exposure to multiple city departments and functions through structured experiential learning opportunities.
• Attend in‑person meetings, events, and experiential learning opportunities as part of the internship program.
• Independently seek out work and learning opportunities.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders and community members using strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and good judgment in all work environments and outside of work as a representative of the mayor’s office.

Requirements to Apply

• This role is open to applications from interested applicants regardless of degree‑seeking status.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the internship.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Be able to work up to 20 hours per week during the internship period.
• Any experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the work.

Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate: Interest in local government, public service, community engagement, communications, leadership, or public administration. Experience with writing, research, customer service, communications, social media, event support, user experience design, business, or community involvement.

Hours and Duration

The Mayor’s Office is open Monday through Thursday from 7am to 6pm. Interns will have flexibility to select their own working hours within the office’s hours of operation, though interns are expected to remain consistent with selected hours and communicate with staff about working hours and expectations. Interns may work up to 20 hours per week. The duration of this position is between 4‑8 months, lining up with university semesters. Interns have the ability to select a 4‑ or 8-month internship.

Physical and Environmental Factors

This position involves regular interactions with the public in‑person, over the phone, and in written correspondence sometimes in tense or stressful situations. This position also requires working in an office environment including long hours at a desk and looking at a computer screen with little supervision.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on September3,2026. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration. If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non‑disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City?

By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly, we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant, connected and welcoming for families, students, seniors, and business for generations to come. All of this makes Provo well‑managed, friendly, economically vibrant, and livable for people at all stages of life. Visit provo.gov to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Full Time/Part Time: Part time Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 20

Provo City provides Equal Employment Opportunity under the law to all applicants and employees regarding all terms and conditions of employment regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Provo City also adheres to Federal and State anti‑discrimination law and will make reasonable accommodations during the application, selection, and employment process for individuals with disabilities unless those accommodations impose an undue hardship on the City.