2026 Ambassador Summer Internship Program

Full Job Description

The Ambassador Summer Internship Program is an internship program for currently enrolled college students sponsored by the City of San Antonio. The program connects students to professional opportunities through paid internships, peer-to-peer networking sessions, and community based learning. Program participants are placed with government entities, non-profit agencies, and private organizations to gain experience in high-demand occupations to attract San Antonio's graduating professionals to career opportunities within the local community.

Participation in this program is not employment with the City of San Antonio.

Work locations and hours will vary based on employer partner opportunities.

HISTORY:
The Ambassador Summer Internship Program was launched in the summer of 2004 through an initiative presented by then-District 7 Councilman Julián Castro. The program received the Texas Workforce Innovation Award in 2005. Ambassador Interns are enrolled in colleges and universities throughout San Antonio and the country. Students are placed in internship positions in governmental, non-profit, and for-profit entities to provide meaningful "on the job" experience for interns.

Requirements

WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT FROM AN AMBASSADOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

• Explore private, Non-Profit, and government jobs by working for one of our employer partners for 30 hours per week over an eight-week period from June 15 through August 7, 2026.
• Gain technical and professional experience.
• Build social/professional networks with employers and peers.
• Participate in peer-to-peer sessions and community-based learning.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least one full year (two semesters) of college.
• Must be currently enrolled in college.
• Must be a San Antonio high school graduate or enrolled in a college/university in San Antonio.
• Must be a permanent resident of San Antonio (special provisions will be made for anyone experiencing unstable housing and meet City of San Antonio criteria).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must demonstrate and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA).

Experience cannot be substituted for any of the program requirements.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidates must submit the following attachments as part of the online application:

• College transcripts showing completion of two (2) full semesters and a GPA of at least 2.5.

Proof of San Antonio residence within the city limits and within a City Council district. * (For example, a copy of a utility bill, mortgage/lease, or driver’s license).

Some addresses may indicate San Antonio but do not reside within a City Council district.

To check if you do reside within the City of San Antonio, please go to: http://www.sanantonio.gov/Council/Find-My-Council-Member.

• Current Resume.

*If you have questions about what qualifies as acceptable proof of residency, please contact Camryn.Blackmon@sanantonio.gov.

APPLICANT DEADLINE INFORMATION:

Final deadline: March 8, 2026

• Students will be accepted based on employer availability.

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.

One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification.

Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.