High School Intern

City of Olathe • Cocoa, FL

1d • $16

About The Position

Are you a high school student in Olathe looking for a great internship opportunity where you can build on your leadership skills and make a difference in your community? The City of Olathe is looking for candidates to fill an internship role working in the City Manager's Office, providing support for a variety of projects and activities for the period of Summer 2026 to Spring 2027. This is an excellent paid internship, offering $15.50 per hour, where you'll find purpose, great experience, and opportunities to connect with a wide variety of people. The City of Olathe is setting the standard of excellence in public service by providing services to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community. To achieve this mission, the City of Olathe is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects Olathe's increasingly diverse population and empowers employees to celebrate and embrace what makes us extraordinary. For more details, review the full job details and requirements below. The high school intern works under the general direction of the City Manager and the Assistant to the Mayor to provide support to the City Manager's Office through various projects and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience: No experience required.
• Education: Must be currently enrolled in high school in Olathe
• Licenses & Certifications: None

Responsibilities

• Leads the Olathe Teen Council through duties as assigned.
• Supports the Olathe Mayor's Children's Fund; leads the OMCF teen committee; plans and executes volunteer activities; posts on social media.
• Supports Communities That Care (CTC) and participates in CTC leadership and coalition meetings.
• Supports Olathe Teen Council as assigned.
• Attends meetings and assists staff in the City Manager's Office with various projects as assigned, including but not limited to research, communication, and scheduling.

Benefits

• The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture.
• We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement.
• Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially.
• The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels.
• It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED