Student Intern - General Application, Summer 2026
City of San Antonio
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2026 Summer Youth Employment Program
City of San Antonio
Various Departments
Location
San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Salary
$18 - $18
per hour
Type
Temporary
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April 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This program offers high school students aged 16-19 a chance to gain hands-on work experience in City of San Antonio departments over an 8-week summer period.
Participants will handle tasks like office support, data entry, customer service, or light maintenance such as cleaning and event setup, while learning about local government operations.
It's ideal for motivated teens seeking their first job, resume-building opportunities, and exposure to public service careers.
Key Requirements
- Must be between 16 and 19 years old
- Must have attended high school during the 2025-2026 school year
- Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Must successfully complete a drug and background check
- Ability to perform clerical duties like data entry, filing, mail distribution, customer service, and phone handling
- Ability to perform light maintenance tasks such as janitorial work, repairs, event setup, sweeping, warehouse activities, and landscaping
Full Job Description
Actual work locations may vary, depending on assignment.
This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
Requirements
Clerical, Administrative, and Project Support - Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in an office or professional setting.
Duties may include data entry, filing, distributing mail, providing customer service, answering telephones, taking messages, and assisting with events and special projects.
Qualifications
- Must be 16 - 19 years of age.
- Must have attended high school during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Must successfully complete a drug and background check.
A resume is required and must be uploaded as part of your online application. A resume can include information such as:
- Previous work experience (if you have any)
- Volunteer work or community service experience
- School or community achievements, honors, and/or awards
- School or extracurricular clubs and activities
- Relevant course work and/or career track you are pursuing in school
- Professional goals
- 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.
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