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City of Minneapolis · 13 hours ago

Urban Scholar Internship - Graduate (Summer 2026)

Minneapolis, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The City of Minneapolis is seeking Urban Scholars for the summer of 2026 to connect students and organizations in pursuit of an equitable workforce across the Twin Cities. This internship will provide leadership and professional development training while offering support to assigned departments and participation in the Urban Scholars Leadership Institute.

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Hiring Manager

Alexa Orak

Responsibilities

Conduct research assignments as directed by departmental supervisor

Provide support to departmental leadership in the development and implementation of various special projects

Perform long term project tasks with an emphasis in process improvement

Improve technical skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint

Assist with the production of publications and newsletters, contracts and other important correspondence

Accompany the division/department head to meetings. Take and transcribe meeting minutes

Attend Urban Scholars Leadership Institute curriculum, missing no more than 25% of scheduled hours

Qualification

Research skillsProcess improvementMicrosoft OfficeExcelPowerPointCultural awarenessResiliencyTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in a graduate-level program; or finishing your graduate-level degree in May 2026

Must be at least 18 years old

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Must be prepared to participate on a full-time basis (40 hours per week)

Preferred

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Company

City of Minneapolis

City of Minneapolis is a government body that dispenses environmental, economic, workforce development, civic, and administrative functions.

Founded in 1858

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.minneapolismn.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$0.41M

Key Investors

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2023-10-23Grant· $0.41M

Leadership Team

Laura Mellem

Deputy COO - Communications and Engagement

Brianna B.

Human Resources Business Partner

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