Mayor's Select Internship Program

Mayor's Select Internship Program

The Mayor’s Select Internship Program provides a unique opportunity for our best and brightest students. This program will cover a variety of tasks performed by local government including, but not limited to, policy research and development, press communications, constituent services, and administrative tasks. 

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The Mayor’s Select Internship Program encompasses three major components:

Department Rotations:

Each 16-week program will find interns placed in a specific department in two eight-week rotations and time dedicated to a service project. All interns will have one rotation in the Mayor’s Office (communications, government affairs, constituent service), plus one additional City department. Interns will work on a range of projects and tasks including, but not limited to: conducting research, attending meetings, managing incoming inquiries, data analysis, drafting briefings, staffing events, outreach and special projects.

Government Engagement: Interns will have the opportunity to interact directly with City leaders at the highest levels through a weekly speaker series that will include presentations, facility tours and more.

Community Service: Interns will work as a group on the research, design, and implementation of a community service project that creates lasting impact to address community needs.

Our internship program runs in two semesters (fall and spring) and is limited to 5 participants.

Requirements: 

  • Prospective interns shall be undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Ideal candidates must communicate well, display a record of academic achievement, demonstrate a commitment to public service, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates shall also maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity. Interns must have at least 10 hours per week available.
  • Prospective interns will be required to complete an application as well as an in-person or online interview.
  • Interns will be given access to a City of Albuquerque Virtual Private Network (VPN) and must have the ability to work remotely if needed.

How to Apply: 

Complete the application by August 12, 2024. Students are required to answer three short questions, and attach a resume, and one letter of recommendation.

Send all required documents via email to Doug Small at dougsmall@cabq.gov and Dionna Arellano, at darellano@cabq.gov by the due date with the subject line: Mayor’s Select Internship Applicant: YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME.