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Milwaukee County's mission is to provide high-quality, responsive services that enhance self-sufficiency, personal safety, economic opportunity and quality of life for its entire people.
Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
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Interning at the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will give students interested in public policy a unique introduction to local government. Interns will be exposed to the inner workings of the legislative process as it pertains to Milwaukee County. Under direct supervision of current public servants, interns will play an integral part in the daily functions of the Board.
Students must submit a complete application with resume and statement of interest concerning local government.
Intern tasks include but are not limited to:
Internships are available for three sessions:
We encourage students with a passion for local government to apply for this opportunity. All majors are welcome, but preference will be given to those studying political science. A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required to apply.
Apply Online or Print Form & Apply
The completed application, along with supplements, can be submitted to Intern Coordinator Ritika Rajappa via email or U.S. mail: Ritika Rajappa, Intern Coordinator 901 North 9th Street, Room 201 Milwaukee, WI 53233
All mailed applications must be received in office by the due date listed. Contact Intern Coordinator Ritika Rajappa with any questions via email or call (414) 278-4994.
Courthouse, Room 201 901 North 9th Street, Milwaukee WI 53233 (414) 278-4222