Student Intern - General Application, Fall 2026
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type
4C Temp
Job Number
2026-01076
Department
Various Departments
Opening Date
06/01/2026
Closing Date
9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded
No
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Under general supervision, is assigned to a City Department to assist in general administrative functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government. Performs internship duties in accordance with benchmarked professional positions. Level of duties performed depends on type of program and degree program the student is enrolled in. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision.
This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
If you would like to request an internship with the City, complete a General Internship application. An application must be submitted for each semester during which you are interested in interning. As part of this application, you can request either a paid or unpaid internship and also indicate the department(s) you are interested in working with. Eligible applications will be forwarded to the requested hiring department(s) for consideration. If a department is able to host an intern, a hiring manager from the department will schedule interviews with selected applicants.
Essential Job Functions
Job Requirements
Student Intern I:
Student Intern II:
Student Intern III:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
A resume is required and must be attached to your online application.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
Note:
Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
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What type of Internship would you like to request?
02
What best describes the type of program you will be enrolled in during the Fall 2026 semester?
03
What best describes your highest level of education currently completed?
04
What school will you be enrolled in during the Fall 2026 semester? If you will not be enrolled in a program at a high school, vocational/technical school, college, or university, answer "N/A".
05
Please list your degree major/minor:
06
During which time frames are you available to complete internship hours? Select any of the following times that apply.
Note: The City of San Antonio understands that class schedules may determine your internship availability. Supervisors are willing to work with interns on a flexible schedule but need to know during which general time frames (below) you intend to work. For example, if you are available to work on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, select "Weekdays during normal business hours" for this question. Details regarding your specific availability may be requested later.
07
What Department(s) are you interested in interning with? Please select up to five (5) departments only.
08
What has been the most inspiring post-high school class you have taken to date? What about it inspired you?
09
In 300 words or less, describe your professional and educational goals and how an internship with the City of San Antonio will help you to achieve them.
Note: If your degree program requires an internship and/or if you will receive college/program credit for an internship, please include that information in your response.
10
I understand that City of San Antonio internship positions are intended for students enrolled in a vocational/technical, undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree program at the time of the internship and I affirm that I will be enrolled in a degree program throughout the internship.
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I understand that the purpose of this application is to request an internship with the City of San Antonio. I also understand that my application will be forwarded to the requested department(s) for consideration and that an internship opportunity is not guaranteed.
12
I understand that this general application is to request an internship during the Fall 2026 semester. I also understand that an application must be submitted for each semester during which I am interested in interning.
13
I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.
Required Question
Employer City of San Antonio
Address Human Resources Department
San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Phone 210-207-8705