Municipal Government Intern

Internship Posting — Village of Winneconne 

Position Title: Municipal Government Intern 
Location: Village of Winneconne 
Term: Spring 2026  
Hours: Approximately 10 hours a week 

Position Overview 

Join the Village of Winneconne as a Municipal Government Intern and gain hands-on experience in local government. The Village of Winneconne is located 15 minutes west of Oshkosh with a population of 2,500. You will have the opportunity to assist the Clerk, Treasurer, Public Works Director, and Village Administrator, observing and assisting with their daily work. This internship is designed to help students explore public administration, finance, public works, and local governance, while developing professional skills that will serve in any public service or administrative career. This position is part of the Community Impact Internship Program. Please contact your Career Advisor with any questions.

Learning Objectives & Responsibilities 

Governance and Administration Insight 

Observe and assist in day-to-day functions of the clerk’s office: records, meetings, and agenda preparation. 

Shadow the Treasurer in financial operations including budgeting and reporting. 

Accompany the Public Works Director to observe infrastructure maintenance, project planning, and public works operations. 

Sit in with the Village Administrator to observe operational leadership of multiple departments. 

Professional Communication & Project Support 

Aid in preparation of reports, presentations, or communications. 

Assist with public outreach including helping with notices, website and/or social media. 

Support multiple projects and task including but not limited to records maintenance, historical document organization, and digitization.  

Skills & Personal Development 

Use critical thinking to observe problems, suggest improvements, and create efficiencies.  

Strengthen skills in understanding municipal operations – apply course knowledge to real world examples.  

Educational Benefits 

Students may be eligible to earn academic credit for completing this internship. Eligibility and requirements vary by college and major. Please consult your program's internship coordinator to discuss this option. 

Apply classroom learning from political science, public administration, finance, communications, etc., in a real government setting. 

Gain transferable skills: administrative tasks, project coordination, professional correspondence, budgeting, public works oversight. 

Portfolio building opportunities: reports, presentations, communications. 

Qualifications 

Currently enrolled in college (UW or technical college). Prefer a focus in public administration, political science, finance, environmental studies, communications, or related field. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling municipal documents. 

Reliability, punctuality, ability to manage multiple tasks. 

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new software. 

Impact 

This internship offers a unique chance to see firsthand how local government operates in Winneconne. The work you do will contribute to smoother municipal operations, better public services, and stronger communication with residents. This internship can also serve as a pathway to understand if public service is a career for you.