Student Intern #2608-1015-01

• Assist with research, analysis, and special projects.
• Support department initiatives and community programs.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other project materials.
• Participate in meetings and collaborative planning efforts.
• Gain practical experience in municipal operations.
• Develop professional skills through mentoring and regular feedback.

• Up to 19 hours per week during the academic year.
• Additional hours during summer or academic breaks may be available with City approval.
• Internship length is generally one academic semester and may be extended based on departmental needs, funding, and continued student enrollment.

• Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application.
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or university.
• Submit:

1. A completed City of New Haven online employment application;
2. A current resume and/or a letter of interest; and
3. Current official or unofficial transcripts demonstrating active enrollment.

UNPAID INTERNSHIPS:

While unpaid internships generally are not permitted, they will be considered and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

All unpaid internships are required to receive academic credit or acknowledgement in writing from the educational institution. Approved unpaid internships must meet these educational credit or program requirements. Documentation from the educational institution will be required. Unpaid internships must comply with all applicable federal and state labor standards.

PAID INTERNSHIPS:

For paid internships, current hourly rates are:

• High School Student: $17.15/hour
• College/University Student: $18.15/hour
• Graduate Student: $18.85/hour

Internships are not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, holiday, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of internship employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.

INTERNSHIP LENGTH

Internships will be considered and reviewed on a semester basis to ensure continuity of goals, active enrollment and to ensure that opportunities are widely available. As such, an internship will not be approved in advance for more than a semester (4 month period) at a time.

ENROLLMENT TRANSITIONS

• High school graduates will remain at the high school rate through the summer following graduation and must provide proof of fall college enrollment by August 31. Failure to do so will result in separation of employment in the first week of September.
• College graduates must provide proof of graduate program enrollment to continue; otherwise, internships end by the first week of September.
• Graduate interns may work only while enrolled and must separate upon degree completion.
• HR / OPMG may audit Students to confirm enrollment status.

REMOTE / TELEWORK

Internships are intended to provide in-person, hands-on experience in municipal operations as it relates directly to an individual’s course of study. Remote or telework assignments are not permitted for Student Interns, whether paid or unpaid.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Depending on assignment, additional pre-employment conditions may be required, which may include fingerprinting, background checks, and drug screening, in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

*Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.