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Village Manager's Office Intern

CompanyVillage of Mount Prospect
LocationMount Prospect
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate on social media campaigns, assist with content creation, support internal communications, and perform tasks related to the Village's strategic plan and sustainability efforts. This role also involves assisting with daily administrative operations and participating in community events outside of standard business hours.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
187
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 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 is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team as the Village Manager’s Office intern. Working under the Assistant to the Village Manager, this position will gain hands-on experience of operations of local government and how the work directly shapes the community. This position will run for approximately 10-12 continuous weeks (May-August), requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, and pays an hourly wage starting at $18, depending on qualifications. 


Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with other Village departments with their social media campaigns and promotions.
  • Assists in crafting and scheduling content for social media platforms.
  • Support internal village communications.
  • Participates in Fridays on the Green Concert Series, a free community event June-September held outside Village Hall from 6:00-8:00pm and the Downtown Mount Prospect Block Party, and occasional events and meetings that are after business hours or on weekends. 
  • Performs tasks relative to the Village’s strategic plan initiatives.
  • Support the Village’s sustainability efforts. To learn more click here.
  • Assists the department with a variety of daily administrative operations and special projects across departments. 
  • Performs all other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program preferably in public administration, business administration, public policy, political science or related field.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with attention to detail.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
  • Ability to work independently and be able to work with all levels of business and public contacts.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is a plus.
  • Proficiency in various computer software programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and Access.
  • Strong technology skills.  

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
Social Media CampaignsContent SchedulingInternal CommunicationsStrategic Plan InitiativesSustainability EffortsAdministrative OperationsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention To DetailWorking RelationshipsIndependent WorkTechnology SkillsAdobe Creative SuiteCanvaWordExcel
Categories
Government & Public SectorAdministrativeEnvironmental & SustainabilityCreative & MediaMarketing