Administration Internship at City of Alabaster – Alabaster, Alabama

Job Title: Administration Intern (College Student) Department: Administration / Economic Development Location: City of Alabaster
Position Type: Internship (Part time- Summer)Position Overview

The City of Alabaster is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented college student for an Administration Internship. This role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Public Administration, Business, Marketing, Urban Planning, or a related field.

This internship is designed for college students who are interested in higher-level municipal projects involving data analysis, research, communications, and strategic planning. The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting several impactful city initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in local government operations.Key Responsibilities:

1. Public Safety Academy Development

• Collaborate with city staff, Alabaster Police Department (APD), and Alabaster Fire Department (AFD) personnel
• Compile and organize data to help structure academy class sessions and schedules
• Assist in developing promotional materials and visual graphics
• Work with IT to support the creation of an online application landing page

2. Economic Health Indicator Dashboard

• Research and analyze economic dashboards used by other municipalities
• Identify and recommend key metrics that reflect community economic health
• Collaborate with Finance and IT to gather and integrate data
• Assist in designing a user-friendly, visually engaging dashboard for presentation to City Council and community stakeholders

3. Economic Development Website Updates

• Update and enhance the Economic Development section of the city website
• Add new and existing residential development projects
• Create individual webpages for each residential project, including:
  • Project descriptions and timelines
  • Visual graphics (home renderings, subdivision layouts, etc.)
• Update maps and improve overall site graphics and usability

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Public Administration, Business, Marketing, Urban Planning, Communications, or a related field
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills
• Experience or familiarity with data visualization tools, dashboards, or graphic design (e.g., Canva, Adobe, GIS, or similar tools)
• Ability to present information in a clear, visually engaging format
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

The City of Alabaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.