High School Intern
City of Olathe Olathe, Kansas, United States
- Location: Olathe, Kansas, United States
- Categories: Education and Training, Internship
- Job Type: Part Time
- Posted: Mar 12, 2026
Job Description:
High School Intern
Description
If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Employment Type
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Job Summary
Are you a high school student in Olathe looking for a great internship opportunity where you can build on your leadership skills and make a difference in your community? The City of Olathe is looking for candidates to fill an internship role working in the City Manager's Office, providing support for a variety of projects and activities for the period of Summer 2026 to Spring 2027. This is an excellent paid internship, offering $15.50 per hour, where you'll find purpose, great experience, and opportunities to connect with a wide variety of people.
The City of Olathe is setting the standard of excellence in public service by providing services to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community. To achieve this mission, the City of Olathe is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects Olathe's increasingly diverse population and empowers employees to celebrate and embrace what makes us extraordinary.
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The high school intern works under the general direction of the City Manager and the Assistant to the Mayor to provide support to the City Manager's Office through various projects and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads the Olathe Teen Council through duties as assigned.
- Supports the Olathe Mayor's Children's Fund;leads the OMCF teen committee; plans and executes volunteer activities; posts on social media.
- Supports Communities That Care (CTC) and participates in CTC leadership and coalition meetings.
- Supports Olathe Teen Council as assigned.
- Attends meetings and assists staff in the City Manager's Office with various projects as assigned, including but not limited to research, communication, and scheduling.
Qualifications
Experience: No experience required.
Education: Must be currently enrolled in high school in Olathe
Licenses & Certifications: None