Unpaid COH Student Intern
Salary
See Position Description
Location
AL 35801, AL
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
6034
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
03/27/2026
Closing Date
11/2/2026 6:00 PM Central
Nature of Work
"Launch Your Career With A City of Huntsville Student Internship"
Please Note - This announcement is for unpaid student internship opportunities that may be offered throughout the year across various participating City of Huntsville Departments. The Citys paid internship program is a separate 8-week summer program that is typically advertised in late December through early January.
UNPAID INTERN POSITION OVERVIEW:
The City of Huntsville student intern position is an assignment designed to accommodate an internship in a technical, public administration, or business job function. This internship requires that the student be enrolled in a college/university working toward a degree in disciplines such as Accounting, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Human Resources, Public Administration, Public Relations, Urban Development, Wastewater Design, or related field, or a student who has graduated from college no more than six (6) months prior to placement in the Internship. The student will develop public administration acumen and sharpen management skills in operating major functions in a public service environment. Assists in a wide variety of administrative and professional tasks in one of various city departments; provides research assistance, writes reports, and make recommendation on matters under study; gathers, compiles, tabulates and reports statistical data; acquires working knowledge of department practices, procedures, equipment and organization system; interviews and consults with officials, employees and other interested persons or groups on matters related to work assignments. Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and work well as a team. Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency.
Official transcript indicating verification of student college enrollment or diploma received (no more than six (6) months prior to placement in the Internship Program). A 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better cumulative GPA.
Prior work experience, community involvement or participation in extra-curricular activities. Able to perform basic technical and business-related functions. Applicant must be a to work a flexible schedule and willing to work indoors and outdoors.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates for the unpaid student internship must be at least nineteen (19) years of age by their hire date.
Candidates for the unpaid student internship program must attach the following documents to their application before submitting:
Resume, Cover Letter, and three (3) Letters of Recommendation/Reference - at least two (2) professional and one (1) personal.
DOCUMENT ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation/reference to your online application - documents must be submitted under the appropriate "Attachment" section of the online application. Submit the files as either a pdf or word document. All required documents must be attached prior to submitting the application.
Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.
For More Information Regarding the Unpaid COH Intern Job Duties, Please Visit the Website Below:
Class Specifications | Unpaid Student Intern | Class Spec Details
Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsvilles EEOP Short Form Upon Request
Temporary, student internship positions are not eligible for compensation or benefits.
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Candidates for a student internship must be at least nineteen (19) years of age. Do you meet this minimum age requirement?
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Are you currently enrolled in a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized the U. S. Department of Education or a student who has graduated from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education no more than six (6) months prior to placement in the internship Program?
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As a reminder, candidates for the student internship MUST attach their resume, cover letter, and three (3) letters of recommendation to their employment application. Please indicate your acknowledgment of this special requirement as indicated on the Internship announcement.
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Please select the department you are most interested in for a student internship opportunity.
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Do you acknowledge that this is an unpaid, temporary student internship position and internship availability is subject to change based on individual department needs?
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Do you possess work experience, community involvement experience such a volunteering, or participation in school related extra-curricular activities?
Required Question
Employer City of Huntsville
Address 305 Fountain Circle
City Hall-2nd Floor
Huntsville, Alabama, 35801
Phone (256) 427-5240