Collegiate Academy

Collegiate Academy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Collegiate Academy

is a dynamic paid internship program designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in local government. This initiative offers aspiring public service professionals academic credit and a unique opportunity to gain insight into the daily operations of the City of Columbia while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community.

Internship opportunities are available for spring, summer, and fall semesters.

Our Mission

Engage

Connecting students with Local Government*

Empower

Equipping Future Leaders with Skills & Knowledge*

Employ

Retaining and Developing Local Talent*

* Collegiate Academy is committed to developing the next generation of public service leaders while ensuring that talented individuals see long-term career opportunities in local government.

Our Mission

Engage

Connecting students with Local Government*

Empower

Equipping Future Leaders with Skills & Knowledge*

Employ

Retaining and Developing Local Talent*

* Collegiate Academy is committed to developing the next generation of public service leaders while ensuring that talented individuals see long-term career opportunities in local government.

Intern Responsibilities

Collegiate Academy Interns will perform a variety of tasks that may include policy research and development, program development, drafting memorandums and briefing materials, assisting with special projects, engaging community stakeholders and City staff, outreach and education, administrative tasks, and research and analysis.  Interns work closely with city leadership and their departmental supervisors. City of Columbia’s office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Selected students will be asked to dedicate at minimum fifteen hours per week to the internship program. Professional and appropriate attire is required for all interns.

Intern Qualifications and Expectations.

  • Interns must be undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a technical school, college, or university.
  • All students must complete an internship application with an attached resume and cover letter.
  • Selected students will be asked to dedicate at minimum, fifteen hours per week to the internship program.
  • Professional and appropriate attire is required for all interns.

Who Can Apply & How to Apply

All current undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in local government and public service are encouraged to apply. *

*The City of Columbia also offers a summer internship program for high school students. If you are a high school students interested in interning with the City of Columbia, then click here for more information.

Apply Today through the City of Columbia Career Portal.

For more information or questions please contact:

Ashley Jenkins, MPA
Special Projects Coordinator
[email protected]
803.545.3026