City Council Intern

City Manager's Office ◄ Back to All Categories City Council Intern The City of Rochester is seeking a motivated, organized, and creative individual to serve as City Council Intern, a new part-time position supporting special projects and initiatives on behalf of the Rochester City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in local government, community engagement, public health promotion, and digital communications. Position Summary This position works under the direction of the Rochester City Council, with day-to-day coordination and administrative support provided through the City Manager's Office. The intern will manage discrete, Council-directed projects from planning through completion, with a primary focus on launching a community-wide wellness initiative, supporting re-design and maintenance of the City's website, and assisting with community outreach efforts. This is an ideal role for someone interested in exploring a career in local government, public health, communications, or public administration. Reports To Rochester City Council, through a designated Council liaison. The intern will coordinate regularly with the City Manager's Office and relevant department staff to carry out assigned projects. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Assist City Council in developing and launching a community-wide initiatives. Identify and build relationships with local partners such as schools, businesses, health systems, and community organizations to support wellness programming. Draft promotional and educational materials as directed by Council. Support ongoing content updates of the City's webpage for Council initiatives. Assist with adding new pages, forms, photos, and features that improve resident access to City information and services as directed by Council and City staff. Assist with outreach efforts connected to Council priorities, including social media content, newsletter articles, flyers, and promotional information. Represent the City at community events and meetings as assigned, and help gather resident feedback. Attend City Council meetings and study sessions as needed to stay informed of project direction and priorities. Perform other related duties as assigned by City Council or staff member. Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, communications, public health, marketing, web design, or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work diplomatically with elected officials, staff, residents, and community partners. Basic experience with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress or similar), familiarity with social media platforms preferred. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; graphic design experience (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud) a plus. Self-starter who can manage multiple projects independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with limited direct supervision. Availability to attend occasional evening City Council meetings or community events. Work Schedule And Compensation Hours: Approx. 10 hours per week; flexible daytime schedule with occasional evening hours for Council meetings or events. Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Status: Part-time, temporary, non-exempt position, ending Dec. 20, 2026 The City of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Rochester, Michigan