City Mayoral Internship: Policy, Outreach & Research

Cleveland Heights is a diverse, progressive first-ring suburb of about 45,312 residents, located minutes from downtown Cleveland and University Circle. As Ohio’s 20th largest city and ninth densest, it offers a walkable residential setting with several neighborhood business districts. Known as “Home to the Arts,” Cleveland Heights is committed to sustainability and equity.

The Cleveland Heights Mayoral Internship Program gives college students hands‑on experience in local government. Interns work closely with the Mayor, Mayor’s Office staff, and Department Directors. Placements are based on each student’s interests, experience, and skills, as well as the City’s needs.

Prospective mayoral interns will be high school graduates currently enrolled in a four‑year college or university as undergraduate or graduate students. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, a record of academic achievement, a demonstrated commitment to public service, and an ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of maintaining a high level of ethics and integrity in the work‑environment.

• Preparing correspondence, presentations, memos;
• Answering and referring constituent calls;
• Assisting with project and event coordination/execution;
• Participating in outreach and marketing efforts;
• Representing or accompanying the Mayor or Mayor’s staff at meetings, when appropriate;
• Researching economic and market trends, policy matters, and legislative issues;
• Reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing data and reports

• Using computers and related software applications
• Conducting informal research and analysis of policies pr programs

• Must be a current graduate student in good standing with interest in local government management
• Previous experience in a professional setting in or related to any of the following areas: public administration, urban planning and development, political science, public policy, nonprofit administration, and business administration

• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with the Mayor, City staff, elected officials, community partners and the public, to sufficiently exchange or convey information, and to receive work direction
• Effectively research and summarize new information and apply findings

May receive academic credit and may work roughly 15-20 hours per week; however, depending on the season and individual requirements, additional hours and schedules may be necessary.

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The work environment and 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 performs the essential functions.

The City of Cleveland Heights is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The City of Cleveland Heights offers permanent full time employees an excellent benefits package!

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program