Summer Internship for City of Grand Rapids

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Summer Intern for the summer of 2025.  

The summer internship program offers an up to 14-weeks paid internship opportunity with the City of Grand Rapids.  The internship program is a combination of mentoring, learning activities, and project work designed to give broad exposure in local government, business and accounting.  The assignment will consist of projects that provide a practical and challenging business experience. 

Desired Majors and or fields of study:   Government, Local Government, Business, Accounting, Community Development, Human Resources. 

Special Requirements:  Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, interest in local government, business, and accounting.  Willingness to work in a team environment, flexibility, desire to work on varying projects.  

This internship will begin mid-May 2025, and end no later than August 31, 2025 (dates are flexible). 

Compensation:

The internship will consist of up to 40 hours per week and the compensation shall be $18.00 per hour.   Applicants must be minimally 16 years of age at the time of hire. 

Note:  The hours per week can be flexible and tailored towards the intern.  We want to see our interns have a great experience. 

Application Process:

Please complete a City of Grand Rapids employment application, which is posted on our website, https://cityofgrandrapidsmn.com/jobs.  The completed employment application should be emailed to cpierzina@grandrapidsmn.gov.  

Competed applications may also be dropped off at the following address: 

City of Grand Rapids - Human Resources
420 North Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN  55744-2662
www.cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
(218) 326-7606 phone

Applications are due by Friday, April 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.