Mayor's Internship Program

The Mayor's Internship program supports job placement opportunities and aids in cultivating an environment of learning and enrichment, which addresses the Learning Environment pillar of the City's Strategic Plan.

Mayor Proctor is excited to launch this program geared toward the City's High School Juniors and Seniors, and College Age students.

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Quick Facts:

  • Paid Internship
  • High School Students Internship availability:
    • Up to 6 interns per session
    • 8 week sessions in the Fall or Spring
    • No more than 10 hours/week
  • College Students Internship availability:
    • Up to 3.5 interns per summer
    • 8-12 week sessions in Summers
    • Up to 40 hours/week

Application Process 2022

For the Spring 2023 HS Internship Session

  • Dec 19-Jan 13 : Application Window open
  • Jan 13 11:59pm: Application Window closes
  • Jan 13 - Jan 20: Online Interview Video
  • Jan 20, 11:59pm: Online Interview Video closes
  • Jan 23-Feb 10: Video reviews, possible additional meeting may be requested during this time
  • Feb 17: all candidates will be notified of decision
  • March 4 8am-11am: Orientation Day of selected interns
  • March 6: First Day of work

READY TO APPLY?

Please gather together the following application materials:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Two Recommendation Letters:
    1. Share this link with two people (teachers, counselors, mentors, employers, any non-related adult who can share information about your work ethic)
    2. http://www.desototexas.gov/internshiprecommendationletter 

TO HELP YOU PREPARE, PLEASE FIND RESOURCES AVAILABLE BELOW

CLICK THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Access Online Intern Handbook

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Access Hard Copy Application

MIP 2023 Internship Application Form

Access Hard Copy Rec. Form

2023 Mayors Internship RecLetter