College students should complete this application and e-mail it to Maria Hicks-Few.

The Human Rights Internship Program is a collaborative effort between the City department and area colleges and universities. The program's goal is to empower and equip young professionals with the tools needed to build successful careers in local government or public service while fostering sustainable relationships with universities in our community.

Our department is the City’s hub for all things human rights. Students interested in matters of social justice, including immigrant incorporation
and inclusion, fair and equitable housing, and community and economic development, will be
well-served in their placement with our department.

Hours and requirements are tailored to the intern’s desired learning outcomes. Interns gain valuable exposure to the inner workings of government and receive hands-on experience navigating the political culture and organizational environment that government embodies.

Human Rights staff provide mentoring in fields of interest and include interns in the facilitation of special projects and community events that provide professional development opportunities and add layers of experience.

Meet some of our past interns.

Areas of Interest 
Ad hoc Committee on African American Disparities
Commission on the Status of Women
Fair Housing Division
Human Relations Commission 
International Advisory Committee 
Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Re-entry/Second Chance Support
Transgender Task Force

The Human Rights Department is proud of its internship program and the relationships we’ve built with area college students. As we grow and expand to better serve our City we are reimagining the program to best meet our Department's needs and serve our community. If you would like to add your name to our Intern Contact List, please fill out the application and a member of our team will contact you with more information.