Intern, Center for Municipal Practice

Job Description:

Intern, Center for Municipal Practice

Description

Evergreen Internship - Center for Municipal Practice

About the National League of Cities

The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America's cities, towns, and villages, representing more than 19,000 municipalities across the country. NLC works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy, and drive innovative solutions to improve the quality of life in communities nationwide.

About the Center for Municipal Practice

The Center for Municipal Practice supports local leaders in addressing the most pressing challenges facing their communities. The Center focuses on core municipal issues such as housing, infrastructure, racial equity, sustainability, and economic development. Through technical assistance, member education, and strategic partnerships, the Center empowers cities, towns, and villages to implement effective, equitable, and sustainable solutions.

The Center for Municipal Practice focuses on core municipal issues that our members are struggling with, including housing, infrastructure, racial equity, sustainability, economic development and others. The center provides technical assistance, member education, and other member services.

Position Overview

The Center for Municipal Practice is seeking highly motivated interns to support its work in delivering technical assistance, conducting research, and developing resources for local governments. This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage with a wide range of municipal issues and contribute to projects that directly impact communities across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on municipal policy areas including housing, infrastructure, equity, sustainability, and economic development.
• Assist in the development of reports, case studies, toolkits, and other resources for local leaders.
• Support the planning and execution of webinars, workshops, and peer learning events.
• Help track and evaluate the impact of technical assistance and member engagement activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support ongoing initiatives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support as needed.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate in public policy, urban planning, public administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in local government, community development, and equity-focused policy.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with data analysis, GIS, or community engagement is a plus.

National League of Cities - Washington, D.C.
Department: Center for Municipal Practice
Position Type: Internship (Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid or In-Person)
Compensation: Paid
Application Deadline: Rolling

Please Note: this is evergreen posting for Expression of Interest for an Internship opportunity and the candidates will be reached out as need arises within the team