The Mayor’s Internship Program (MIP) is a ten-week paid internship beginning June 9, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025. The candidate must also be available to work for the duration of the internship program (MIP will, on a case-by-case basis, consider limited exceptions for applicants with exigent circumstances).The MIP consists of three main components:Work assignment: placement in a single department completely substantive work assignments under the guidance of a City of Philadelphia leader or area expert.Professional Development Sessions: on select Fridays, a workshop series equips college interns with essential skills technical and soft skills to thrive in today’s competitive job market. From crafting standout résumés and mastering interview techniques and understanding workplace dynamics, Professional Development Sessions prepares interns to transition confidently from campus to career. With hands-on sessions, expert insights, and real-world tools, interns will leave with the confidence and knowledge to take the next step in their professional journey.Projects with Impact: an interdepartmental issue that a group of interns is assigned to analyze and develop strategies to address. City employees and/or Graduate-level interns serve as the project managers for the group.Bonus: Interns are invited to participate in the “My Philly Summer” program with Campus Philly. This program engages interns working across various businesses in Philadelphia over the summer of fun, thought-provoking, and free networking events throughout the summer.There will also be potential for occasional for after-hours social and networking events for Mayor’s Interns to attend, but such events are not mandatory & by availability provided. Essential FunctionsMayor’s Interns work on projects and tasks providing research, administrative, and staff assistance to City managers. Past interns have assisted City staff in various functions such as:Research and analysisDrafting presentations, reports, and press releasesFinancial analysisProgram Planning & ImprovementOrganizational and Administrative SupportSummer interns come from across the country and represent a wide range of colleges, graduate programs, and majors. Mayor’s Interns have helped complete grant applications, compile and analyze financial data, develop training and policy manuals, improve constituent relations, and plan and implement key City events across various departments and agencies. Examples of past participating departments include:Mayor’s OfficeOffice of Information and TechnologyPhiladelphia Medical Examiner’s OfficeMayor’s Office for People with DisabilitiesMayor’s Office of CommunicationsOffice of Community Empowerment and OpportunityPolice DepartmentOffice of a City CouncilmemberDepartment of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility ServicesAnd more!Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProficient in Microsoft OfficeStrong oral and written communicationWork-LifeWorking hours are a minimum of 25 hours per week for ten weeks. The maximum is 37.5 hours per week, contingent on the department’s need. Interns will be with their host departments from Monday through Thursdays.  Fridays will alternate between professional growth sessions hosted by the Chief Administrative Office and the intern’s weekly department assignments. Professional Growth sessions allow interns to work on group projects, learn career readiness skills, hear from speakers, hone their skillsets in various trainings and workshops, go on tours throughout the city, and engage in a plethora of activities.
