PT Intern (Little Rock Career Climb Program)

City-of-Little-Rock-; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock invites applicants to join the Career Climb Internship Program, offering young adults hands-on experience across City departments, colleges and university partners, community organizations, and partner agencies. Interns gain practical job skills, explore potential career paths, and support community-focused initiatives that help advance the well-being of Little Rock residents.

This program is designed to empower participants through innovative careers, internships, and

Qualifications

• Develop workplace skills such as communication, time management, teamwork, and customer service.
• Gain exposure to various career fields within City government and community organizations.
• Build confidence, responsibility, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strengthen their resume and expand their professional network.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Little Rock Career Climb Internship Program provides young adults with meaningful, hands-on work experience across a variety of City departments, colleges and university, community organizations, and partner agencies. Interns gain practical job skills, explore potential career paths, and support community-focused initiatives that help advance the well-being of Little Rock residents. This is accomplished by empowering residents to unlock their potential and thrive through innovative careers, internships, and apprenticeship opportunities that foster a skilled and vibrant workforce.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Apprenticeship Outcomes:

• Participants receive structured, hands-on training in high-demand industries.


• This component enhances their knowledge while they earn.


• Apprenticeships offer a mix of paid on-the-job experience and classroom instruction.


• Participants develop specialized skills and earn industry-recognized credentials.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop workplace skills such as communication, time management, teamwork, and customer service.


• Gain exposure to various career fields within City government and community organizations.


• Build confidence, responsibility, and problem-solving abilities.


• Strengthen their resume and expand their professional network.

Work Environment

Work settings vary by placement and may include office environments, community centers, outdoor locations, libraries, administrative departments, or partner nonprofit organizations.

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a High School Diploma or GED.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Online applications only


• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.


• Please include a complete work history when completing application.


• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.


• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.

Application and Supplemental Questions required by Closing Date.