Public Administration Intern (49407)

Public Administration Intern
Location: City Hall
Duration: January 11th, 2027 - May 14th, 2027
Hours: 18 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $15.00/Hour USD

Why Covington?

Welcome to the bold side of the river! Covington, Kentucky, is where history and innovation meet. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive community where individuals contribute to our city’s growth and success. As an intern at the City of Covington, you’ll gain hands-on experience in local government, working alongside professionals who are committed to shaping the future of our city. From the iconic neighborhoods to vibrant businesses, Covington offers a unique environment for learning, growth, and impact.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a complete application that includes a resume and cover letter. Please briefly explain your interest in working with the City of Covington in your cover letter.

SUMMARY:

The Public Administration Intern will work with city officials and staff on a variety of administrative and policy tasks. Under general supervision, the Public Administration Intern will provide administrative support, contribute to research and program development, and data analysis for various city projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These tasks are typical for this position and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with research, data collection, and analysis to support departmental projects and policy initiatives.
• Prepare drafts of reports, memos, presentations, and other administrative documents.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, and organizing materials.
• Support staff with community outreach programs and city initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Employees at all levels are expected to work effectively together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values.  Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Public Administration, Political Science, or closely related field and status as a Junior or Senior; or enrollment in an accredited graduate program in Public Administration, Political Science, or closely related field.
• Relevant coursework, demonstrating an interest and aptitude to work in a related field of study.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related applications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, journals, and data reports. Ability to respond to inquiries or concerns from the public, regulatory agencies, or business stakeholders. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and other formal documents. Ability to present information to City staff, public officials, community members, and boards/commissions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret various graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Ability to communicate effectively, stand, sit, or walk for extended periods. The employee is occasionally expected to move or lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

TRAVEL:

Travel is minimal (estimated ~5%) and consists mostly of local travel to clients and stakeholders with potential overnight travel for conferences in and out of state.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a part-time position, up to 20 hours per week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Evening, weekend, and work hour adjustments may be required as job duties demand.

EEO Statement

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the rich variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in our community. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply and proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.