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City of Bloomington, MN · 13 hours ago

Bloom in Bloomington Internship Program

Bloomington, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15.50/hr - $20.01/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The City of Bloomington, MN is offering the Bloom in Bloomington Internship Program aimed at connecting youth facing barriers to employment with career pathways and professional networks. This program provides internships designed for young people aged 16 to 24, facilitating personal and professional development through structured leadership institutes and community engagement.

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Responsibilities

This program requires a 24 to 40-hour workweek commitment from participants, including a 4-hour leadership institute every other Friday

Orientation sessions will be held prior to the start of the internship on the week of May 11th

The internship includes a required 4-hour Leadership Institute session every other week that provides personal and professional development

Qualification

Leadership developmentCareer explorationCommunity engagementDiversity awarenessNetworking skills

Required

Participants must commit to a 24 to 40-hour workweek

Participants must attend a 4-hour leadership institute every other Friday

Young Adult Internship is for individuals aged 18 – 24 who are not in high school but live in or attend college in the City of Bloomington

High School Internship is for individuals aged 16+ enrolled in a high school in the City of Bloomington

Participants must complete a Get Ready Training to be considered for an interview

Participants must be between the ages of 16 and 24 on June 1, 2026

Participants must have a permanent address in Bloomington

Participants must be currently enrolled in school in Bloomington or provide relevant information if not enrolled

Participants must be able to commit to the full Bloom in Bloomington schedule (8 weeks for high schoolers, 12 weeks for young adults)

Participants must be able to work for the stated wage ($15.50 per hour for high school students, $20.01 per hour for young adults)

Participants must be available to work a 24 to 40-hour work week

Benefits

Ongoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions.

In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligible for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.

Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.