Administration Internship

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.