2026 Summer College Internship Program - Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department

Position open until filled.
Location: Atlanta 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 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. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list. 

• Some knowledge of specific professional function in which assigned, e.g. IT, Human Resources, Accounting etc. Good Microsoft Office skills. 
• Good planning, organizational and presentation skills. 
• Good verbal and written skills. 
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information into a work process to achieve the desired objective outcome. 
• Ability to independently collect information needed and transpose into finished product. 

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 (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 

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 f