Public Admin Internship: City Council & Manager – Fall 2026

Lubbock Christian University; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 14,911 - 21,237; Part time

Job summary

Lubbock Christian University offers a City Council/City Manager Internship for Fall 2026. Under supervision, you will support the City Council and City Manager offices in administrative duties, customer service, and special projects for one university semester.

Responsibilities include answering phones, researching policy, preparing documents, and assisting with events while developing professional relationships within municipal government.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, social sciences, or communications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research and writing abilities; internet and social media fluency.
• Flexible to manage multiple assignments and take initiative.
• Duration Aug–Dec 2026; exact start/end dates depend on applicant.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones on the first ring and direct calls to correct staff.
• Serve as point-of-contact for citizens with concerns for Mayor/City Council/City Manager.
• Write coversheets, remarks, letters, and certificates; review documents for grammar.
• Conduct research for projects and policy analysis for special projects.
• Make deliveries and run office errands for Staff as needed.
• Set up/teardown events and meetings; assist with meals for Staff.
• Stock kitchen and keep area clean and organized.
• Attend meetings with Staff as backup for notes and errands.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Initiative

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Public administration

Social sciences

Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Lubbock Christian University offers a City Council/City Manager Internship for Fall 2026. Under supervision, you will support the City Council and City Manager offices in administrative duties, customer service, and special projects for one university semester.

Responsibilities include answering phones, researching policy, preparing documents, and assisting with events while developing professional relationships within municipal government.