Student Intern - General Application, Fall 2026

Internship Opportunity With The City Of San Antonio

Under general supervision, is assigned to a City Department to assist in general administrative functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government. Performs internship duties in accordance with benchmarked professional positions. Level of duties performed depends on type of program and degree program the student is enrolled in. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

If you would like to request an internship with the City, complete a General Internship application. An application must be submitted for each semester during which you are interested in interning. As part of this application, you can request either a paid or unpaid internship and also indicate the department(s) you are interested in working with. Eligible applications will be forwarded to the requested hiring department(s) for consideration. If a department is able to host an intern, a hiring manager from the department will schedule interviews with selected applicants.

Learns about area of career interest by observing and assisting professionals in the assigned department where work will be performed. May assist in the coordination, administration and/or monitoring of specific programs. May assist with collecting and organizing data for research. May assist with performing analysis and prepare data for reports. May suggest solutions to existing problems and discuss recommendations with administrative personnel. Assists with special projects as assigned.

Student Intern I: Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate. Must be enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education accredited Associate's Degree program, vocational or technical school, with the first year of the program completed.

Student Intern II: Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate. Must be enrolled in U.S. Department of Education accredited undergraduate degree program.

Student Intern III: Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate. Must be enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education accredited graduate or post graduate degree program.

A resume is required and must be attached to your online application. Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. If selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Effective interpersonal skills. Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing rudimentary software. Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to gather information for reports. Ability to learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note: Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.