Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 HourlyLocation : 2700 Town Center Blvd Sugar Land, TXJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: 2400141Department: People & CultureOpening Date: 12/30/2024Closing Date: 1/31/2025 5:00 PM CentralPosition DescriptionThe City of Sugar Land is inviting students pursuing a college degree, graduate degree, or recent graduates who are interested in a temporary job as a Summer Intern to apply to join our amazing City! This is an exciting on-site position , working Monday through Friday between May 27 and August 1, 2025, during typical business hours, with occasional evening hours for events.Why Should You Join Our Team? Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens, and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth.We pay our Summer Interns a competitive salary of $15 to $17 per hour depending on qualifications. We also offer great perks, such as lunch and learns to develop highly desirable skill sets and field trips to various City facilities to learn about different departments, including Fire-EMS, Police, Dispatch, Airport, and Surface Water Treatment Plant operations!The City of Sugar Land has a down-to-earth casual environment, dress code, and a positive team-oriented culture. If we have your attention thus far...Please. Continue. Reading!Our City Mission and Employee ValuesMissionWE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.ValuesOur values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture. We are:
- Bold: We embrace bold ideas, ethical actions, and innovation, taking risks and learning from mistakes to drive progress.
- Loyal: We work as one team, fostering trust, collaboration, and respect, while celebrating successes and overcoming challenges together.
- Adaptable: We embrace change, technology, learn from failure, and step out of comfort zones to grow, while communicating clearly and balancing work-life priorities.
- Zealous: We relentlessly pursue excellence, using data, feedback, and accountability to improve and model high standards.
- Empowered: We take ownership of growth and leadership, embracing diverse perspectives and making decisions for the City's best interest.
We are TrailBLAZErs!About the City of Sugar LandThe City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree-the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.Summary of DutiesThe ideal candidate must be pursuing a bachelor's degree, graduate degree, or is a recent graduate. Individuals who recently completed a degree within a 6-month period from their graduation date may be considered for this program. The ideal candidate should possess an interest in government service as they will gain hands-on experience by contributing to department projects and learning municipal operations. The ideal candidate is dependable and embodies strong leadership, interpersonal skills and great team building skills. As this internship is on-site, each intern is responsible for finding their own housing and transportation to and from their workplace during this ten-week period.Ask yourself:
- Do you want real-world experience in your field of study?
- Do you want to collaborate with approachable managers and mentors?
- Are you eager to learn about municipal operations and enhance your professional skills?
Hiring DepartmentsThe following departments are seeking interns to join their teams this summer. As a City of Sugar Land intern, you will be expected to bring a strong foundation of general skills that are essential for success in any role, along with technical skills that align with the specific department you seek to match with. Below, you'll find a list of core competencies we value in all our interns, followed by relevant degree programs and educational backgrounds applicable to various hiring departments, and technical skills tailored to the unique needs of each department. These qualities will help ensure a meaningful and impactful internship experience.General Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Willingness to learn new skills and software.
- Creativity and fresh perspectives on projects.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Professional conduct
Preferred Academic Background (Applicable to Various Departments) Enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program such as but not limited to:
- Engineering, Urban Planning
- Public Administration, Urban Planning, Political Science
- Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Animal Health & Sciences
- Parks & Recreation, Landscape Architecture
- Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science
- Humanities, Psychology
- Communications
- Business Administration or Human Resources
- Finance, Economics
- Criminal Justice, Emergency Management
Department-Specific Technical SkillsParks and Recreational Services
- Preferred educational background in Parks and Recreation, Landscape Architecture Design, Environmental Design, Planning, or Public Administration
- Proficiency in programs such as AutoCAD, GIS/ArcMap, and Photoshop is desirable
City Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (Department of Strategic and Governmental Affairs)
- Preferred educational background in Intergovernmental Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, and Public Affairs
- Skills and experience in conducting statistical analysis
Human Resources, People Development, Employee Engagement and Risk Management
- Preferred educational background in Education, Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, and/or any Business program
- Basic knowledge in leadership, instructional design, and/or training and development (for People Development Division)
- Basic knowledge of popular wellness and fitness apps (e.g., MyFitnessPal, Headspace, Fitbit) may be helpful (for Employee Engagement Division)
- Skills and experience in research, data analysis, reporting, and computer operations
- Proficiency in Canva or other design software and survey platforms is desirable
Finance, Budget and Strategy
- Skills and experience in grant research and writing
- Proficiency in Excel, Adobe, Canva, SharePoint, and Word is preferred; Power BI is desirable
Information Technology (Cybersecurity and Help Desk Troubleshooting)
- Proficiency in Power Applications, Power Automation, Process Analysis, Python, .NET, and C# is preferred
Data and Innovation
- Preferred educational background in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related field
- Skills and experience in statistical research and study design (particularly related to evaluating programs or interventions), programming, and/or machine learning
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Python) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, or SQL) is preferred
Public Works (Utilities, Facilities, Administration, Streets, ROW and Operations)
- Preferred educational background in Chemical or Environmental Engineering (for Utilities Division)
- Preferred educational background in Engineering (for Streets Division)
- Skills and experience with data entry and analysis (for Utilities Division)
- Proficiency in WebTMA is desirable (for Facilities Division); ArcGIS is preferred (for Streets Division)
Food Inspection
- Skills and experience in data entry and analysis
Animal Shelter
- Skills and experience in benchmark research, grant writing, community and event planning, and marketing (via social media)
The City of Sugar Land Regional Airport (Administration and Operations)
- Preferred educational background in Aviation Management, Airport Operations, Business Administration, Transportation Management, or a related field.
- Skills and experience with basic data analysis and reporting
Fleet
- Proficiency in Power BI, Fleet Management Software, Microsoft Excel, and GPS/Telematics is desirable
Municipal Engineering
- Proficiency in ArcGIS is preferred
Municipal Court
- Preferred educational background or in pursuit of Criminal Justice or a related field
- Skills and experience in basic computer operations with comfort in using AI and other new technologies
Economic Development (Business Development and Tourism Operations)
- Knowledge of real estate (for Business Development)
- Skills and experience in graphic design and market research
- Proficiency in Canva and other video editing software such as, but not limited to, Cap Cut is preferred
Community Planning and Redevelopment
- Preferred educational background in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Governmental Affairs, or a related field
- Proficiency in Power BI, Canva, and ArcGIS is preferred
Application ProcessPreference will be given to candidates who provide the following documents with their online application:
- Three non-family member references, at least one of which must be a school faculty member.
- Letter of interest, which describes what qualities you possess that you believe will make you successful as a Summer Intern for the City of Sugar Land.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree, or have graduated in the last six months of submitting their application.
Additional InformationThe City of Sugar Land is an Equal Opportunity Employer.This position is not eligible for City benefits except for those required by law.01 Are you pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree, or have recently graduated (within last 6 months)?
02 This Internship is projected to begin Tuesday, May 27, 2025 and end by Friday, August 1, 2025. Are you able to work these dates and find housing in the Sugar Land area during this time?
03 Please provide the top 3 departments you are interested in for your internship. Please note that your preferred department is not guaranteed. Required Question