Job Description

Municipal Court of Atlanta

Intern

Posting Expires: April 23, 2026

Salary: $15/hourly

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs various and diverse administrative and/or project duties depending on specific department and job assignment. This title is typically assigned to someone currently in high school or attending college who is interning to gain more experience and knowledge of a specific function in municipal government.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned

Performs various and diverse administrative and/or project duties depending on specific department and job assignment. This title is typically assigned to someone currently in high school or attending college who is interning to gain more experience and knowledge of a specific function in municipal government. Engages in on-the-job training on operational policies and work procedures to attain the necessary talents which allow the incumbent to contribute to the work being produced by the organizational unit to which assigned. Collects information/data. Compiles and prepares reports. May prepare presentations for staff members. Attends project team meetings. May do filing, answer phone and other clerical duties in addition to administrative/project assignments.

Decision Making

Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Leadership Provided

None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Some knowledge of specific professional function in which assigned, e.g. IT, Human Resources, Accounting etc. Good Microsoft Office skills. Good planning, organizational and presentation skills. Good verbal and written skills. Ability to quickly assimilate new information into a work process to achieve the desired objective outcome. Ability to independently collect information needed and transpose into finished product.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Currently in High School or pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern.

This job requires mandatory in office work only.

Licensures and Certifications -

None required.

Preferred Requirements - Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline for the department in which person is an intern (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.