Program Background
The City of Anna, with funds provided by the Bob Turner Scholars Program, is offering an internship for a local high school student interested in a career in local government. The management intern will work on projects that explore a wide variety of local government topics, departments, plans and processes in the City of Anna, giving the student the opportunity to explore an assortment of career options and be involved in their local community. This program is open to any current high school junior or senior (ages 16+) living within the City of Anna. Students considering a career in government, who enjoy being involved in their community or at school, or who like variety in the things that they work on may be great fits for the program. The internship will last 8 weeks, beginning on Monday, June 9 and end the week of August 1. The intern is expected to work 20 hours for eight weeks over the 2025 summer, for a total of 160 hours.
2025 Projects
A detailed overview of expected projects is included in the internship program overview. A sample of some of those projects include:
- Creating a community partnerships database
- Writing a memorandum on opportunities for the city to empower its youth entrepreneurs
- Research best practices for community engagement on the city's ADA Transition Plan update
- Update the Anna Downtown's Pokémon GO Map
Hours and Compensation
The internship will last eight weeks, beginning on Monday, June 9 and end the week of August 1. The intern is expected to work 20 hours for eight weeks over the 2025 summer, for a total of 160 hours. The intern will be compensated.
Additional Information
Per city policy, the intern must be 16 years of age by the start date of the internship, June 9. The city does not employ staff under the age of 16.
An intern’s family member cannot have served on City Council, a board or commission, or in a staff position with influence over the summer internship within the past year of the internship start date to receive compensation for the internship. This is to avoid any ethical conflicts.
The ability to pass a drug test is a requirement of all staff hired by the City of Anna.
How to Apply
The application can be found on the City's website when applications are open in mid-spring.