College Internship Program

1 week ago

Sterling Heights, MI, United States City of Sterling Heights Full time
Description

The City of Sterling Heights is seeking innovative and driven individuals for our 2026 College Internship program

The Program

Our College internship program is designed to provide a challenging and supportive internship experience that has a direct impact on the Sterling Heights community. Interns receive on-the-job training and day-to-day responsibilities that not only contribute to the mission and goals of the team they're working with, but also provide a meaningful experience that can be taken into a career after graduation. Learn more about how a local municipality operates, and apply knowledge from your coursework in a real-world setting

Applications are being accepted for internships in the following City Offices & Departments:
  • City Management (Graduate Student preferred)
  • Community Relations - Marketing
  • Department of Public Works - Electronic Vehicle Focus
  • Information Technology - Geographic Information Systems
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Planning
  • Police Department - Administration
  • Police Department - Police Officer
Click any of the above links to learn more about the department and its function within the City As you complete your application, you'll have the opportunity to indicate the specific internship opportunity that interests you. Our upcoming internship program will launch in May of 2026, and interns are expected to commit to an internship duration aligning with departmental needs, ranging from 3 months to up to a year and beyond. Weekly hours of work will also vary by department & internship opportunity, ranging from 15-30 hours per week. The hourly rate of pay is $18.00.

Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a degree in a related field at an accredited College/University; graduate students and undergraduate students in their junior or senior year preferred
  • Coursework relevant to desired internship field
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The Process
  • Candidates will be provided the opportunity to apply starting Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
  • The Sterling Heights team will begin reviewing applications and candidate information/preferences after Friday, February 27th, 2026.
  • Candidates will be considered for available internship opportunities based on their preferences and areas of study.
  • Interviews will be held throughout the months of March and April 2026.
  • Candidates can expect an update from our HR team regarding the status of their application & next steps as they become available after March 1st.


Check out our recruitment brochure for additional information on the City, our internship program, and a full list of all internship opportunities available:

College Internship Recruitment Brochure

Have additional questions about any of our internship opportunities? Reach out at HR@sterlingheights.gov

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