High School Summer Intern

The City of Round Rock is offering multiple internship opportunities across various departments this summer! Whether you’re passionate about communications, planning, finance, public works, recreation, or community engagement, we have a spot for you. This is your chance to gain real-world experience, work on projects that matter, and learn how local government operates all while building skills for your future career.

• Work on meaningful projects that impact the City, its residents, and other departments.
• Gain hands‑on experience in your chosen field. No coffee runs here!
• Participate in public outreach and community programs as applicable.
• Support busy summer initiatives in your department.
• Collaborate with professionals who are eager to mentor and share their expertise.
• Special Projects: Each intern will complete a project that adds value to their department and builds their portfolio.

In addition to your department work, you’ll attend training sessions led by our Organizational Development Trainer to sharpen your professional skills; think leadership, communication, and career readiness.

• General Services – Building Construction: Explore commercial construction or assist with project management tools and documentation.
• General Services – Fleet: Provide administrative support for data entry, work orders, scheduling, inventory, and reporting.
• Public Works – Logistics: Assist in the warehouse by delivering requested items to the job sites.
• Public Works – Transportation: Learn Transportation Operations first‑hand through working alongside inspectors, project managers and on our crews.

• Hands‑On Learning: Real projects, real impact.
• Networking: Connect with City professionals and community leaders.
• Career Exploration: Discover opportunities in public service and beyond.
• Resume Boost: Stand out with practical experience and professional training.

• Enrolled full‑time in high school; and
• Classified as a Senior student; and
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

• Final date to receive applications: March 15, 2026
• Internship
  
  Start Date:
  
  May 26, 2026
• Duration: Summer internship (end date flexible)
• Location: Round Rock, TX (on‑site)

• A supportive team that values your ideas.
• Professional development training.
• Real‑world experience that prepares you for your next big opportunity.