With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Through these principles, we strive to effectively deliver services, to resolve the challenges facing our city, and to make Philadelphia a place where all our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential.  

Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is the City of Philadelphia’s historic $500 million investment in neighborhood parks, recreation centers and libraries. Rebuild will improve public spaces, empower and engage communities, and promote diversity and economic opportunity in the design and construction industries.

•    Physical improvements: Over the life of Rebuild, the initiative hopes to transform between 150 and 200 Parks and Recreation and Free Library facilities, including parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, libraries, pools and more.
•    Community engagement and empowerment: Rebuild believes that the voice of the community is vital to the improvement process, from shaping design to determining what changes will best serve the community.
•    Diversity and economic inclusion: Rebuild’s goal is to serve as a model for diversity and economic inclusion by hiring local, setting and meeting ambitious diversity goals, improving access to the building trades for women and minorities, and creating opportunities small, local businesses to grow.

Position Description
Rebuild is looking for an intern who is interested in learning and assisting in the development of one of the most innovative approaches to community building in the country. We are looking for a high energy, creative go-getter with specific attention to quality execution and outcomes. It is essential that applicants for this position have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity and tenacity while understanding the importance of attending to even the smallest detail.

This internship will have a variety of responsibilities, which will include a combination of administrative support, research, and self-directed projects in support of Rebuild’s implementation and goals. Responsibilities are likely to include:
•    Administrative (e.g., data entry, correspondence, filing, etc.)
•    Data input and analysis
•    Support of event planning (e.g., outreach, engagement, project user orientation/training)
•    Best practices research (e.g., design, maintenance, engagement, workforce, small business development, etc.)
•    Minor writing and/or photography assignments as necessary
•    Related duties as required

Interns who complete this internship can expect to gain key insight into the administration of local government, effective program building, and how to conduct data analysis and leverage the results.

Students applying for this internship must have strong communication and writing skills. Only interns proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications should apply.

Desired Majors:
Including but not limited to - Design, Urban Planning, Communications, Political Science, Business Administration

Interested applicants should include a current resume and cover letter

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670

 For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx