Student Internship

Purpose The City of Savannah’s Bridge to Success Student Internship Program offers vocational and college students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in municipal government. Through this program, interns will perform real tasks that provide valuable exposure to City operations while building practical skills relevant to their field of study. In addition to gaining professional experience, interns will develop insight into career opportunities within the City of Savannah and the vital role local government plays in our community. Participants will be assigned to departments that align with their academic interests and career goals, working alongside City staff and leadership. Join us and be part of the City’s 5th Cohort of the Bridge to Success Student Internship Program Essential Job Functions
• Support daily departmental operations, research, administrative tasks, and project coordination
• Assist with internal and external communications, data collection, reporting, and community engagement activities.
• Collaborate with City staff to develop creative solutions for departmental challenges.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and professional development sessions as required.
• Demonstrate the City of Savannah’s core values of service, transparency, and community engagement. Note: Each department will provide interns with a structured work plan outlining assignments and expectations Program Areas Include (But Not Limited To):
• Management Services
• Information & Public Affairs
• Government Operations
• Community Services
• Water Resources
• Planning & Economic Development
• Savannah Police Department
• Savannah Fire Department Here's a list of our city departments: Office of the City Manager | Savannah, GA
- Official Website Minimum Qualifications________________________________________
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• Must be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university
• College students may be enrolled at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Students pursuing certificate or diploma programs must be at least halfway through their required coursework to be eligible.
• Individuals may apply within one year of completing a vocational program, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate program
• Students must upload an official/unofficial vocational school or college transcript. Graduate Level Interns:
• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university
• Must have completed at least fifteen (15) credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA
• A valid driver’s license is preferred Undergraduate Level Interns:
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university
• Must have successfully completed at least one year (freshman year) of study
• Must be approved by the internship coordinator (If applicable).
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university
• College students may be enrolled at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Students pursuing certificate or diploma programs must be at least halfway through their required coursework to be eligible.
• Individuals may apply within one year of completing a vocational program, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate program
• Students upload an official vocational school or college transcript. ________________________________________ Graduate Level Interns:
• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university
• Must have completed at least fifteen (15) credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA
• A valid driver’s license is preferred Undergraduate Level Interns:
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university
• Must have successfully completed at least one year (freshman year) of study
• Must be approved by the internship coordinator (If applicable).
• A valid driver’s license is preferred. Additional Information
• This is a paid internship
• Letters of recommendation is highly recommended.
• Upload an unofficial transcript is highly recommended.
• Selected interns are expected to work a minimum of 12.5 but no more than 16 hours per week for 12 weeks for the duration of the internship term.
• This program is scheduled to run January 25, 2027 through April 16, 2027.
• The competitive hiring process for interns will follow the City's Recruitment and Selection Policy. Applicants selected to move forward can expect to complete the full recruitment cycle, which includes interviews, a background check, and passing of a drug screening, if identified as a candidate for hire.
• Completion of the application in its entirety is required. This position is not eligible for any benefits from the City of Savannah at this time. 01 Are you enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university?
• Yes
• No 02 What area or department within the organization most interests you, and why? 03 Are you available for the full duration of the internship? (January 25, 2027
- April 16, 2027)
• Yes
• No 04 Do you meet the GPA requirement outlined in the

job description
?
• Yes
• No 05 How many college credit hours have you completed? 06 Are you interested in internship opportunities within other departments that were not listed above?
• Yes
• No 07 Would you be open to an unpaid internship opportunity?
• Yes
• No
• Required Question