Miami-Dade County Mayor's Internship Program – We Connect, We Thrive

As the County strives to attract and retain the best and brightest in our community, our goal is to reach high school, college and graduate students as they consider their career goals and potential employers. Through Miami-Dade County’s Internship Program, We Connect, We Thrive, our goal is to provide students the opportunity to learn about the County as a premier organization and explore future careers in public service, gain valuable work experience, while experiencing firsthand, the impact Miami-Dade County has on our residents and the community at large.

Students will work alongside seasoned County employees at various levels within the organization to learn about departmental operations, foster intellectual curiosity and grow professionally. 

Imagine your future thriving in Miami-Dade County.

Paid opportunities are advertised on the County's Careers website along with other employment opportunities. You can explore and apply to current opportunities online. The application period for fall is July 1-31. Fall internships will run for 14 weeks, beginning approximately on September 3.

Mayor's Departmental Internship Opportunities - Fall 2024

Mayor's Office Internship Opportunities

The Mayor's Office intern will observe, learn and work directly with senior staff in Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's office by performing a variety of duties and working on projects. The intern will have the opportunity to research, hone writing skills, strengthen communication skills and improve networking. This is a great internship for students in law, government, political science, public affairs or administration who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Miami-Dade County residents. Students must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and be available to work in-person for up to 25 hours a week.

Mayor's Office Internship Opportunities - Fall 2024

Interested students can apply online.

If you are interested in unpaid internship opportunities or would like to be considered for future internship opportunities, you can join the waiting list.

Educational institutions interested in partnering with the County to develop internship opportunities for their students can send an email to [email protected].