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Building and Inspection Services Summer Intern

CompanyVillage of Mount Prospect
LocationMount Prospect
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist the Building & Inspection Services Division with daily administrative and field tasks. Responsibilities include preparation of applications and code enforcement.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$18 - $21
Company Size
187
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
30 hours
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About The Company
Mount Prospect, Illinois is a northwest suburb of Chicago. With a diverse population of over 56,000, an extensive school system and a strong base of both retail and professional businesses, Mount Prospect is a vibrant community that has much to offer, yet retains a sense of small town charm. The mission of the Mount Prospect village government is to advance our community's collective quality of life and potential through adaptive leadership and leading-edge service delivery.
About the Role

Description

The Village of Mount Prospect, population 56,852 is located 22 miles from downtown Chicago and five miles north of O’Hare Airport.  The Building & Inspection Services Division of the Community Development Department is seeking to hire a total of (2) Building & Inspection Services Interns. Both interns will have the opportunity to work with both the Building Inspections and with the Code Enforcement/Health Inspections team.


The positions will assist the department with a variety of daily administrative and field tasks, including the preparation of various applications, code enforcement and other responsibilities essential in day-to-day operations. Click here for a copy of the full job description.

Requirements

The applicant shall be enrolled in a college, university, technical school or other accredited continuing education program applicable to building construction trades, environmental health or related field.  The position pays $18.00 - $21.00 per hour and requires a minimum of 30 hour workweek during the duration of the internship which is approximately 10-12 weeks.


Positions open until filled.


The Village of Mount Prospect is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. People of diverse backgrounds, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills
Building InspectionsCode EnforcementHealth InspectionsAdministrative TasksField TasksApplication Preparation
Categories
Government & Public SectorTradesConstructionEnvironmental & SustainabilityAdministrative