Student Intern

Introduction

Internships provide valuable work experience directly related to the students academic field of study. Participants will be given high-level work experience that may prepare them for permanent positions in the workforce. The City is currently taking applications for unpaid internships only at this time. Student Interns are hired to provide special project-related work within a variety of departments and gain hands-on experience in a field of municipal operations. When you apply for an Internship position, you should indicate the departments for which you are interested in working; however, placement is not guaranteed.

Education Qualifications & Experience

Must be at least 16 years of age. Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited high school, college, or university. Proof of enrollment transcript must be attached to the online application.

Necessary Special Requirements

Student must:

• Complete the online application process
• Submit a resume and/or letter of interest
• Submit current transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)

Salary Barging Unit & Terms of Employment

The maximum number of hours a Student Intern can work may not exceed 19 hours per week. Approved work-study programs, semester and/or vacation breaks, interns may work up to 35 hours depending on departmental funding approved by the Office of Policy Management & Grants. 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.

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

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

Selection Plan

Students should indicate their area of interest when prompted within the online application. Placement in the preferred department is not guaranteed. Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department. Placement depends on department needs, student qualifications, goals, and availability. Preference will be given to those residing in New Haven.

Conclusion

To apply for this opportunity, complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your Applicant Profile for future use.

Application Instructions

• MUST click on the job posting you are interested in and click Apply or Apply Online from within that posting.
• MAKE SURE the job you are applying for is named at the top of the page as you review your application.
• Review or modify your application for that position.
• Click Ready to Send App or the Send tab read page and click the attestation.
• Click Send to City of New Haven.
• You will be redirected to Confirmation of Employment Application Submission.
• You will also receive an email and text if a number was provided confirming your submission.
• If you do not receive this confirmation in the next 24 hours, your application has not been submitted - please contact us at NHJobs@newhavenct.gov.

Please Note

• Your Profile is NOT an application for an open position. After you create your Applicant Profile, you must still click on a Job Title and complete the application as instructed for each position.