Teen Internship Program (Ages 16 - 18)

Are you looking for a different kind of employment experience? Would you like to have an opportunity to work in a professional office environment? The Teen Interships Program can offer you that opportunity.

As an intern for the City of Kent, you will experience working with professionals in thier field of expertise.

The Internships are:

Part-time
Office assistant positions
Allotted 100 hours per intern
Minimum wage jobs
Perfect for teens with little or no experience
Available throughout the school year only

How do I apply?

Students interested in the Teen Internship Program must submit:

A cover letter
A resume
City of Kent application for employment
Grade Transcripts from your most recent quarter
Attendance Records from your most recent quarter

Program offers teens:

A Paid Internship!
Work experience
Help with your Portfolio.
Networking opportunities.
Possibility for future internships or job leads
Possible letter of recommendation
Career development and mentoring

How does it work?

Students involved in TIPs will be required to:

Meet with Teen Employment Specialist
Report to work on time
Complete all tasks assigned
Have reliable transportation to and from work
Report their own hours and turn in timesheets on time
Ask questions and learn about the department in which you are involved
Report to the Teen Employment Specialist with any questions, concerns or comments
Explore your interests!

For more answers check out the Teen Internships Programs most frequently asked questions (FAQ'S) page...

If you have applied to the Teen Internship Program in the past and did not get a job… don’t give up!

We encourage you to apply each quarter during the school year.

Call (253) 856-5030 for more information or email BRockwell@ci.kent.wa.us

Fill out and print a City of Kent Employment application

You may turn in or mail your completed application packet to:

Resource Center
315 E. Meeker St.
Kent, WA 98030

***Did you know since 2003 the Teen Internship Program has employed over 50 students for paid internships?

***Did you know all of the departments listed below have hosted interns?

Kent Commons
Kent Parks Planning and Development
Kent Parks Administration
Kent Parks Youth and Teen Division
City of Kent Office of the Attorney
City of Kent Municipal Courts
City of Kent Engineering
Kent Downtown Partnership
Kent Chamber of Commerce
Kent Police Department
Kent Historical Society

City of Kent, Washington