Summer Youth Internship Program

SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The City of Surprise offers a summer paid internship program for income-eligible Surprise residents between the ages of 15 - 19. Through the City Council-approved Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP), applicants must be available to work up to 25 hours a week for six weeks. Chosen interns will earn minimum wage. Interns will be selected and have the opportunity to receive professional development training in various departments across the city.

Please visit HSCV's Summer Youth Internship Program page for additional information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* Family income must be at or below 120% of area median income.

* Must be a full-time student between the ages of 15-19.

* Must reside in Surprise.

* Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

* Must have access to reliable transportation.

* Must submit letter of recommendation by school Teacher, Counselor, or other non-relative adult, along with the application or at least by time of interview.

* Applicants will also have to submit income verification documents with the supplemental form.

SUPPLEMENTAL FORM

In addition to completing the application, you must complete a supplemental form and provide the required supporting documents no later than March 16, 2026. The supplemental form and supporting documents can be mailed to:
Surprise City Hall, Attention:
Katrina Stombaugh, 1600 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise AZ 85374 or you may email them to katrina.stombaugh.

To access the supplemental form, please

Qualified applicants will be contacted and then screened through an interviewing process beginning in March and completing in May 2026. Final participants will be notified if they are selected for a position by mid-May and must pass any pre-employment screening the City deems necessary.

Some internship placements may require additional certifications, clearances, or documentation depending on the assigned department or role. HSCV will cover any cost associated with obtaining the required documentation and/or certifications.