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Spring Semester Internship Opportunity

Job Description: The City of Middletown’s Economic Development Department is delighted to offer internship opportunities for collegiate students, at the undergraduate or graduate level, who are interested in a career in business, marketing, communications, public administration, economic development or similar fields. This will be a fourteen-week, sixteen to twenty-four hours per week program, beginning January 30th and running through May 5th. It will offer students the opportunity to gain experience working in city government administration, economic development, marketing, and communications. This paid, in-person internship will expose students to a variety of functions that will be vital in pursuing a career in a variety of industries. 

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Pay: This internship opportunity will provide students a starting wage of $12-$15 per hour for 16-24 hours/week for a minimum fourteen-week duration. We will be flexible with your schedule, but require you to be in the office during the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday for a minimum of 16 hours/week.

Qualifications: Students must be pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, public administration, or similar public or private sector programs. Previous experience or understanding of public sector careers is preferred. We will be employing two interns at any given time throughout the year. 

Submissions & Deadline: Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their interest in the program to handshake by Friday, February 17, 2023. Particularly, please include your degree program and any courses or experience you have that may demonstrate your experience in the requested qualifications. Please address any documentation towards the City of Middletown’s Economic Development Department or to jobs@cityofmiddletown.org.

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