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Student Internships
This web page provides students with additional access to the information that comes into the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs. Current CSU students are encouraged to utilize Handshake, through the University’s Office of Career Services (https://www.csuohio.edu/career-development-exploration/career-development-exploration).
The Levin School receives internship announcements which may be of interest to Urban Affairs students. As announcements are received, they will be posted below. For more information about a particular position, please contact the associated organization directly. Older internship postings are archived and can be viewed here.
All internships are posted for informational purposes only and at the discretion of the Levin School. Postings may be denied or removed without notice. The School makes no guarantee as to the completeness / correctness of the information listed below.
Levin School students interested in taking UST 490/690 Urban Internship should complete this internship application and contact the Center for Public & Nonprofit Team at urbaninternships@csuohio.edu / 216.687.9222.
If your organization has an internship you would like to have posted on this page, please complete the internship posting form.
Also see our Career Information and External Scholarships and Student Opportunities listing pages.
Posting Date: 12/5/22
Position: Sustainable Development Intern
Company/Organization: The Cleveland Foundation
The primary purpose of the internship is to assist with planning, implementation and execution of SDG regional learning cohort convenings and indexing Cleveland Foundation grants by the aligned SDG and subsequent target. The benefits include providing a common framework for communicating priorities across stakeholder networks throughout the region (e.g., among area foundations, government, and corporate giving); inspiring more collaboration and alignment among efforts in the region; and sharing best and next practices with organizations regionally and around the world. Additionally, we anticipate a range of other organizations joining us in a learning cohort to do similar activities within their own organizations.
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 12/2/22
Position: Summer Intership Program
Company/Organization: Cleveland Foundation
Now in its 24th year, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship program connects students with meaningful, career-related experiences in the nonprofit and public sectors. Interns are placed at nonprofit and governmental agencies across Greater Cleveland for an 11-week, paid summer internship.
Posting Date: 11/17/22
Position: Water Quality & Industrial Surveillance Paraprofessional Intern - Environmental Assessment
Company/Organization: Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
The WQIS (Water Quality and Industrial Surveillance) Paraprofessional Internship provides on-the-job training and experience to entry- to intermediate- level professionals. Engaging in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, Our structure will enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform at a professional level area of focus. All interns will receive training and development in planning and carrying out activities and assignments. Projects will vary per department.
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 11/17/22
Position: GIS/Asset Management Paraprofessional Internship
Company/Organization: Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
This 12-month internship will give you a variety of experience working with projects as it relates to the area of focus. During this internship, you will gain more experience with different software such as GIS, Nexgen, and more! If you are looking for hands-on work experience where you can have a direct impact on our community, please read on and apply to be considered.
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 10/12/22
Position: Non - Profit Management Intern
Company/Organization:Daily Dose of Reading
Work directly with the Executive Director on strategic planning, board development, fundraising, programming and/or marketing projects from planning to implementation for a small, early literacy non-profit. Students interested in start-up or small non-profit management. Seniors or graduate students preferred.
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 10/12/22
Position: Public Policy Fellowship Program
Company/Organization: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
As a CHCI Public Policy Fellow, you will immerse yourself in the legislative process, spending four days each week (Monday-Thursday) learning all facets of public policy. On Fridays, you will join other fellows for a full day of leadership development centered on CHCI’s four Pillars of Leadership—Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, Self Empowerment, and Promoting Community and Hispanic Culture. Your weekly programming will also prepare you to fully understand policy issues facing the Latino community and how to propose effective solutions by critically examining all sides and implications of these issues.
Application Deadline: 12/15/22
Posting Date: 10/06/22
Position: Communications Unit Intern
Company/Organzation: Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
Undergraduate and/or graduate level students must be currently enrolled in a college or university program. Preferred experience/knowledge in communications and criminal justice support. Students must receive college credit, complete an independent study, or receive federal work study funds for placement consideration in this internship opportunity.
Application Deadline: 11/14/2022
Posting Date: 10/06/22
Position: Crime Strategies Unit Intern
Company/Organzation: Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
Interns will work to support the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Crime Strategies Unit. Projects may include supporting the prosecutor’s security map app program, the “Daily Incidents Analysis Report,” and acting as intelligence support for gang and serial offense cases.
Posting Date: 10/06/22
Position: Major Trial Unit Intern
Company/Organzation: Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
Interns will work to support the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Major Trial Unit (MTU). Projects may include assisting in the preparation for trial of homicide and sexual assault cases. In addition, interns will assist in the coordination of a multiple agency review of ongoing homicide and sexual assault investigations. There will also be an opportunity to work on reviewing applications for conviction integrity reviews.
Application Deadline: 11/14/2022
Posting Date: 9/15/22
Position: School Nutrition Staffing Internship
Company/Organization: School Nutrition
To ensure that each scholar receives prompt, professional and courteous service, a nutritious meal or snack, and practical nutrition education.
Position Description:
- Assists with interviews and screening candidates for hire
- Assists with onboarding processes for new hires
- Assists with recruitment for high turnover roles
- Assists with developing strategies for employee retention
- Assists with receiving correspondence from employees calling off work. Assists with staffing each school with substitute employees where needed daily
- Assists with substitute evaluations
- Assists with Internal postings, transitions, and promotions
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 9/15/22
Position: Intern, Non-Profit Fundraising/Research
Company/Organization: JumpStart Ins.
JumpStart is a non-profit venture development organization whose mission is to unlock the full potential of entrepreneurship to transform entire communities. Our vision is to collaborate with partners to generate dramatically improved and inclusive economic outcomes by supporting diverse entrepreneurs, optimizing entrepreneurial ecosystems, and accelerating innovation.
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 9/08/22
Position: Intern
Company/Organization: City of Brook Park
Undertakes a professional support internship designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to current undergraduate/graduate students or recent college graduates. Engages in various work assignments, projects, and activities, structured to enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform at a non-professional or paraprofessional level, typically identified with a targeted non-exempt position. Receives training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 9/07/22
Position: Marketing/Administration Intern Position
Company/Organization: Erie Engineering & Construction
Position Responsibilites:
- Draft marketing emails and correspondence
- Draft proposals for state-wide bids
- Must be a business/marketing/etc. student at a college in northeast Ohio
- $12/hour to start paid as a 1099
- 5-10 hours per 2-week period
- Utilize google docs and drive
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 9/07/22
Position: Engineering Intern Position
Company/Organization: Erie Engineering & Construction
Position Responsibilites:
- Must have access to AutoCAD or Revit
- Pick up redlines as needed / Create basic drawings
- Assist on site visits as needed
- Draft technical specifications
- Must be an architectural or engineering student (or related field) at a college in northeast Ohio
- $13/hr to start paid as a 1099
- No set number of hours per week: as-needed basis as projects come in
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 9/06/22
Position: Community Involvement Intern
Company: St. Clair Superior Development Corporation
St. Clair Superior Development Corporation (SCSDC) seeks a community development professional who can build connections in the St. Clair Superior community in partnership with the Executive Director and SCSDC staff.
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 9/06/22
Position: Recreation Department Marketing Intern
Company: City of Rocky River
The Marketing Intern will assist the Recreation Department with a multitude of projects that may include web design, graphic design, special event planning/execution, program development, etc. The Marketing Intern(s) are required to utilize general office equipment (copiers, computers, etc.) Microsoft Office products and web/graphic design programs (preferred). The Marketing Intern will predominantly work in an office environment but will spend no less than 25% of his/her time in various recreation spaces or off site at events/member recruitment opportunities.
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 9/06/22
Position: Recreation Department- Recreation Operations Intern
Company: City of Rocky River
The Recreation Operation Intern will assist the Recreation Department with a multitude of projects that will include assisting in the oversight and management of any/all recreational facilities and operations. The intern will learn day-to-day management of specific areas of city recreational facilities which may include: the Umerley Civic Center, the Hamilton Ice Arena, the Municipal Outdoor Pool and/or the ten city parks. The Recreation Operations Interns(s) are required to utilize general office equipment (copiers, computers, etc.) May be required to learn/operate facility specific equipment (fitness, natatorium, maintenance tools, etc.) The Intern will spend approximately 50% of his/her time in an office setting and the other 50% in the facility/field he/she is focusing on (fitness floor, outdoor field, natatorium, ice rink, etc.).
Application Deadline: N/A
Posting Date: 9/06/22
Position: Recreation Department - Recreation Program Intern
Company: City of Rocky River
The Recreation Program Intern will assist the Recreation Department with a multitude of projects that will include program development, implementation and assessment. The Intern may have the opportunity to work in a variety of program areas such as: Aquatics & Safety, Fitness & Wellness, Hockey/Skating, Youth/Adult Sports, etc. The Recreation Program Interns(s) are required to utilize general office equipment (copiers, computers, etc.) May be required to learn/operate program specific equipment (pool equipment, fitness equipment, etc.) The Intern will spend approximately 50% of his/her time in an office setting and the other 50% in the field of the program he/she is focusing on (fitness floor, outdoor field, natatorium, ice rink, etc.).
Application Deadline: N/A