2026 Summer College Internship Program - Department of Corrections

Position open until 5/13/2026

Location: Public Safety Headquarters

Duration: 8 Weeks

Salary: $17.50/hr.

Work Hours: 30 – 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs various and diverse administrative and/or project duties depending on specific department and job assignment. This position assists with office functions such as planning, information gathering, and community engagement. This title is typically assigned to someone attending college who is interning to gain more experience and knowledge of a specific function in municipal government.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Performs various and diverse administrative and/or project duties depending on specific department and job assignment. 
• This title is typically assigned to someone attending college who is interning to gain more experience and knowledge of a specific function in municipal government. 
• Engages in on-the-job training on operational policies and work procedures to attain the necessary talents which allow the incumbent to contribute to the work being produced by the organizational unit to which assigned. 
• Collects information/data. 
• Compiles and prepares reports. 
• May prepare presentations for staff members. 
• Attends project team meetings. 
• May do filing, answer phone and other clerical duties in addition to administrative/project assignments. 
• Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. 
• Assist with community events and initiatives to promote economic diplomacy.
• Conduct research on economic strategies for global regions and sister cities trade missions.
• Draft talking points and support the empowerment of Atlanta-based small businesses to engage with international markets.
• Attend meetings to facilitate international collaboration and mission briefs.
• Support the elevation of the micro-business and startup ecosystem.
• Assist in elevating Atlanta's brand and experience to retain and attract foreign-born talent.
• Conduct dead zone mapping for the City of Atlanta to attract talent to the city.
• Volunteer and assist with planning, tabling, and set-up at community resource events and international trade events, including seasonal events.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern  

This job requires mandatory in office work only.

Licensures and Certifications 

None required.

Preferred Requirements 

Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern 

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment 

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. 

Lifting Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. 

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations