City of Greeley 2026 D6 Internship

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $15.16

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is proud to partner with Weld County School District 6 to offer high school students and young professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in local government. This internship provides an immersive experience in public service, allowing students to develop professional skills, engage with community initiatives, and contribute to meaningful projects that impact the city. This is more than just an internship—it’s your chance to stand out, build your resume, and make a real difference in the Greeley community.

What You’ll Gain:

Real-World Experience

• Work alongside city leaders and professionals in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Participate in hands-on assignments that support day-to-day city operations and strategic initiatives.

Professional Development & Learning

• Gain exposure to public administration, finance, community development, public safety, and other municipal functions.
• Develop communication, project management, and teamwork skills through real projects and structured learning.
• Build confidence in public speaking and leadership through workshops and presentations.

Workshops, Training & Events

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of professional development activities, which may include:

• Resume & LinkedIn Coaching – Learn how to present your skills and experiences to future employers.
• Business Etiquette & Communication – Understand workplace expectations, email etiquette, and professional conduct.
• Crucial Conversations Training – Practice having effective, respectful conversations in challenging situations.
• Public Speaking & Leadership Workshops – Build confidence speaking in front of groups and leading initiatives.
• City Council Meetings & Department Presentations – Observe decision-making in action and learn how local government works.
• Tours, Career Panels & Networking Events – Take part in city facility tours, meet professionals across departments, and explore different career paths.

Participating Departments:

• City Clerk's Office
• Greeley Police Department (CORE Unit)
• Community Development/Historic Preservation (2)
• Finance 
• Water Instrument and Controls
• Information Technology
• Culture, Parks, and Recreation/Recreation/Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (2)
• Facilities

Mentorship & Networking

• Connect with professionals in your field of interest and receive ongoing feedback and career guidance.
• Engage in mentorship sessions with city staff and leaders to explore career goals and education pathways.
• Build a professional network that can support your long-term success.

Community Impact & Career Exploration

• Contribute to projects that directly impact Greeley’s residents, businesses, and government operations.
• Discover career opportunities in public service, business, project management, engineering, communications, and more.

Essential Functions:

Intern duties may vary by department, but typical responsibilities include:

• Assisting with administrative tasks, research, and project coordination.
• Supporting city events, community outreach programs, and department initiatives.
• Conducting data entry, report preparation, and basic analysis to support city operations.
• Collaborating with city employees to develop solutions for real-world challenges.
• Engaging with the public, answering inquiries, and providing customer service.
• Participating in team meetings, workshops, and trainings, and presenting findings on assigned projects.
• Attending select city tours, career panels, and/or city council or department meetings as part of the learning experience.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school junior or senior enrolled in Weld County School District 6 (or partner program, if applicable).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Positive workplace attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow through on assigned tasks.

Preferred Attributes:

• Interest in public service, local government, business, or related fields.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to contribute to the Greeley community.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or courtroom environment.
• Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent sitting, standing, or walking, or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• The City of Greeley has established a formal telework policy that allows eligible positions, in coordination with their department’s management team, an opportunity to incorporate a component of remote work into their working schedule. This position will be eligible for consideration under the City's telework policy.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Vision enough to read and interpret computer keyboards and screens, books, and other written materials to complete work assignments; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity enough to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments; employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to convey information to the public via telephone and in person.

EOE Statement:
The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement:
We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation throughout the search process, such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator at HR@Greeleygov.com.

Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.