Public Administration Intern - Summer Internship

Salary: $18.00 HourlyLocation : FL 33480, FLJob Type: Part Time No BenefitsJob Number: 2026-02-27Department: Town ManagerDivision: Town Managers OfficeOpening Date: 02/27/2026Closing Date: 3/27/2026 11:02 PM EasternStarting Salary: Interns will be paid $18 per hour.Position SummaryThe Town of Palm Beach is an internationally acclaimed destination known worldwide for its extraordinary beauty, small-town charm, and exceptional service standards. Our residents are some of the world's most influential people and they choose Palm Beach to call home because of the amazing quality of life. The Town is seeking a key position to perpetuate its values of excellence and reliability in this one-of-a-kind setting.Do you share these values? Are you ready for the challenge? Come be part of our team this summer!The Town of Palm Beach employees are driven by the vision to deliver the highest quality service by continuously improving and always striving to be the standard by which all others are measured. The employees of the Town commit to and are guided by the following values:Respect for everyone;Highest ethical standards;Cooperation and teamwork;Commitment to quality;Spirit of innovation;Open and timely communication; andPersonal responsibility and accountability.If you share these values, apply to join our team in the Town Manager's Office. The Town Manager's Office acts as the Chief Operating/Executive Office for the Town. This office is seeking an exceptional individual to be a public administration intern. The position is varied and fluid with an excellent opportunity to balance public service with professional growth and fulfillment.This internship position is based in the Town Manager's office and will provide a strong understanding of the Town of Palm Beach's government structure, community, and policy. The Town Manager's Office has multiple divisions the intern will experience, including the Town Clerk's Office and the Office of the Mayor and Town Council. Project-based initiatives have been identified for this position to develop and implement, including but not limited to public policy analysis; website design and messaging; communication and information campaigns; internal and external news communications; video messaging; strategic planning support; records management and systemizing document retention requirements; development of education, training, and information materials for new employees, Town officials, and the community; development of data analysis tools; process mapping for upcoming resource management software implementation; and development of training and support resources, analytics, and reporting for new technology solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesPublic policy, municipal code, state statute, and administrative procedures analysis and application.Public meeting administration.Application of automation to digital records management.Draft summaries of public meetings to use as public education tools.Develop visual guides that explain public meeting lifecycles.Website content, visual, and infrastructure design.Create and execute subject-specific communications and information campaigns.Script information for both internal and external communication platforms.Develop and produce video messaging highlighting departments, projects, and professionals.Create an organized catalog of digital imagery.Create Strategic Planning visuals and videos to tell the story of the Plan's action items to achieve the Plan's milestones.Develop, write, and edit news releases, social media posts, and articles.Amplify key messages from all departments.Analyze communication and associated data for clarity, consistency, and timeliness.Synthesize formal material and formatting to improve digestibility.Align the strategic plan with the internal performance management system, Town Council Agenda Items, and the Budget.Develop and automate tools for data analysis for the Town's website, public meetings, public records requests, and meeting software.Develop dashboards and reports.Develop education, training, and information materials for new employees, Town officials, and the community.Learn and deploy new software and develop training and support material.Minimum and Preferred QualificationsCurrent or recent undergraduate or graduate student from an accredited college/university.Academic major in Public Administration, Political Science, Communication, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or applicable field of study.Interns are limited to working a maximum of 1,000 hours in any 12 months. Work schedules can be tailored to coordinate with class schedules and/or school breaks between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.To be considered, a cover letter, resume, and most recent unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application.This position is a part-time, no benefits position.01Are you currently entering, enrolled, or recently graduated (within one year) from an accredited college/university with an academic major in Public Administration, Political Science, Communication, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or applicable field of study?YesNo02Briefly describe why you would like to be considered for this opportunity.03Have you uploaded your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript? If not, please return to your application and upload the required documents.YesNo