Summer Youth Intern Program

The City of Pensacola is offering paid internship opportunities for eligible youth ages 16-24 through the City of Pensacola Summer Youth Intern Program. Internships are available in a variety of city departments and promote career development while providing paid on-the-job work experience.

The Summer Youth Intern Program will run Friday, June 2 through Friday, July 28. Interns may work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. Applications are due Friday, May 19 at 4 p.m.

Click here to download an application for the 2023 Summer Youth Intern Program.

Contact

  1. Kelsey Powell

    Community Liaison and Outreach Coordinator
    Email Kelsey Powell
    Phone: 850-435-1682

Eligibility

To be considered for the Summer Youth Intern Program, participants must meet the following requirements: 

  • Be an Escambia County resident with proof of address.
  • Be 16 to 24 years old at the time of enrollment.
  • If under the age of 18, the applicant must have parental/guardian consent to be considered for participation.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation.
  • Complete job readiness preparatory training class on Friday, June 3.
  • Not have any felony convictions.
  • Meet hiring criteria of the temporary employment agency. 

Participating Departments

  • Community Redevelopment Agency
  • Human Resources
  • Innovation and Technology
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Pensacola Fire Department
  • Pensacola Police Department
  • Public Information Office
  • Sanitation
  • And more!