Public Administration Intern

Temporary part-time internship. Two positions available. Will work variable hours and must be available weekdays, evenings, and some weekends.

Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in local government and public service? Chatham County, GA Government is seeking a Public Administration Intern to support the Board of Commissioners through policy research, administrative projects, meeting coordination, and community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your research, writing, and communication skills while making a meaningful contribution to your community.


•Provide general administrative support to County  Commissioners.
•Perform policy research and analysis.
•Respond to public inquiries by email or phone.
•Create email templates.
•Coordinate meetings.
•Create communication and community engagement templates for use across multiple platforms.
•Assist citizens in a prompt and courteous manner for service requests.
•Perform other duties as assigned.


•High School Diploma or GED, and 
•Currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Public Administration or a closely related field; or 
•Any equivalent combination of experience and training. 

Preferred Qualifications:
•Skilled and/or knowledgeable in social media, research, and writing. 
•Bachelor’s Degree within the past year in Public Administration. 
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.