SIP 2025 - Community Relations Board- Street Outreach Intern (Off Campus) at City of Cleveland

About the City of Cleveland: If you are interested in gaining real-life experience and knowledge from working in a Municipal Corporation, then you want an Internship with the City of Cleveland. The City of Cleveland employs over 8,000 people, all holding a variety of jobs; including various public administration professions, skilled craftsmen, healthcare workers, architects, engineers, superintendents, project managers, teachers, human resource professionals, and more.

Note: In-person interviews will be conducted on Feb. 28, 2025, at West and Metro. These interview fairs are your only opportunity to meet and interview with hiring supervisors.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Student Intern to join our Community Relations/Youth Diversion team at City of Cleveland. This internship will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in community engagement and juvenile justice youth diversion allowing you to apply your academic knowledge in a professional setting while learning new skills. As an intern, you will support various projects and initiatives, work closely with team members, and gain insight into the day-to-day operations of our department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with graphic designing brochures and flyers. 
• Support team members in the completion of ongoing projects, contributing by performing data entry.
• Help prepare a volunteer database. 
• Participate in team meetings, providing input and collaborating with colleagues on project progress.
• Manage and update databases, spreadsheets, and other organizational tools.
• Assist in updating the website. 
• Provide general administrative support, including organizing files, scheduling meetings, and coordinating events or tasks as needed.
• Shadow team members to gain exposure to different aspects of the department’s operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited university or college (e.g., undergraduate or graduate student).
  Strong interest in graphic arts, community engagement, or criminal justice.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and/or relevant software tools.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and contribute to a professional work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or work experience in a related field.
•  Familiarity with Canva or other design sites.

Career Readiness Competencies

• Career and Self Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Equity and Inclusion
• Leadership
• Professionalism

Program Requirements

• Must be enrolled in current semester (Spring 2025)
• Must enroll in a minimum of one Summer 2025 course
• Must be returning to Tri-C for Fall 2025 Semester
• Must have a declared major on record

This position is part of the Cuyahoga Community College Summer Internship Program. 

Note: International students are eligible for employment with on-campus/ internal Tri-C departments only.

Pre-employment criteria: All employment offers will be contingent on results of pre-employment background check.