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Intern - Policy and Planning - DPW-Business Services
City of Indianapolis
Department of Public Works-Policy and Planning
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Salary
From $15
per hour
Type
Internship
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June 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This internship involves helping the Chief of Staff at the City of Indianapolis' Department of Public Works by researching issues, planning projects, and developing strategies to solve complex city problems.
It's a temporary role for students pursuing a bachelor's degree who enjoy independent work and tackling big-picture challenges.
A good fit would be a detail-oriented student with strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks without much oversight.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Attention to detail
- Work independently with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality
Full Job Description
**This is a temporary/seasonal position.**Position is responsible for assisting the Chief of Staff in developing strategies to move the city forward and finding solutions to complex problems.
Requirements
Assists in the planning and management of large projects.Identifies range of possible outcomes for proposed strategies for entire agency.
Researches and reports information necessary to make decisions.
Assists Chief of Staff in daily duties and tasks.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
Position is open to students who are currently working toward a bachelor's degree. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Ability to think critically and problem solve. Effective oral and written communication. Ability to prioritize multiple projects. Attention to detail.Additional Information
Position is expected to work independent of supervision and autonomously to move high level projects to completion with the upmost confidentiality.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes