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Mayor's Office Intern Cohort

The Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office welcomes aspiring professionals through its internship opportunities. Our internship programs are designed to offer a well-rounded experience for participants to learn, grow, and collaborate in a professional setting.

As an intern at the Salt Lake County Mayor's Office, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of local government. You will learn valuable skills that will propel your career forward and have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that directly impact the residents of Salt Lake County.

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All Salt Lake County Internship Opportunities

Mayor's Office

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Mayor's Office Communications

Madisyn Christensen

Communications Intern | Weber State University

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Victoria Gonce

Special Projects Intern | University of Utah

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Office of New Americans

Addie Huff

Communications Intern | University of Utah

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Homelessness & Criminal Justice Reform

Angela Larson

Communications Intern | Brigham Young University

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Mayor's Office Communications

Alex Magallanes

Web Content Intern | University of Utah

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Francisco Meza

Special Projects Intern | University of Utah

Regional Operations

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Salt Lake County Emergency Management

Matt Barker

Emergency Management Intern

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Office of Regional Development

Beth Ko

Regional Solutions Event Intern | University of Utah

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Office of Regional Development

Ava Pinkham

Multimedia & Communications Intern | Salt Lake Community College

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Salt Lake County Animal Services

Leah Ratchford

Special Programs Intern | University of Utah

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Office of Regional Development

Kiersten Robertson

Economic Development Intern | Brigham Young University

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Office of Regional Development

Andres Torres

Business Strategy Intern | Pomona College

County Services

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Salt Lake County Library Services

Chloe Dyer

Outreach Intern | Utah Valley University

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Salt Lake County Health Department

Natalie Rogers

Information Technology Intern | Ensign College

Finance & Administration

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Mayor's Office Finance

Taylor Goolsby

Internal Communications Intern | Utah Valley University

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Salt Lake County Real Estate

Tate Johnson

Real Estate Intern

Past Intern Cohorts

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Kate Ades

Environmental Stability Planning Intern

Office of Regional Development

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Sophie Beck

Program Manager Intern

Mayor's Office Admin

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Sophia Berrocal

Special Projects Intern

Office of Data and Innovation

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Madisyn Christensen

Internal Emergency Management Intern

Salt Lake County Emergency Services

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Ryan Cutler

Administrative Intern

Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation

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Chloe Dyer

Outreach Intern

Salt Lake County Library Services

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Victoria Gonce

Special Projects Intern

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

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Taylor Goolsby

Internal Communications Intern

Mayor's Office Finance

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Addie Huff

Marketing and Coordination Intern

Office of New Americans & Homelessness and Criminal Justice Reform

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Beth Ko

Regional Solutions Event Intern

Office of Regional Development

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Angela Larson

Internal Communications Intern

Mayor's Office Finance

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Alex Magallanes

Web Content Intern

Mayor's Office Communications

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Francisco Meza

Special Projects Intern

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

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Elena Parmenter

Special Projects and Sustainability Intern

Office of Regional Development

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Ava Pinkham

Communications Intern

Office of Regional Development

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Leah Ratchford

Special Programs Intern

Salt Lake County Animal Services

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Kiersten Robertson

Economic Development Intern

Office of Regional Development

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Natalie Rogers

Information Technology Intern

Salt Lake County Health Department

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Andres Torres

Business Strategy Intern

Office of Regional Development

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McKay Treadwell

Real Estate Intern

Salt Lake County Real Estate

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Payton Wright

Communications and Special Events Intern

Mayor's Office Communications

Frequently Asked Questions

To see all available opportunities and apply for an internship at Salt Lake County, visit https://slco.org/jobs/

Internship Opportunities

Take a look at internship opportunities available through Salt Lake County!

  • Internships are available for students in undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as post-graduate students.
  • Individuals who are currently merit employees are not eligible to be considered for an internship at Salt Lake County.

  • Hands-on experience - Salt Lake County provides interns the opportunity to learn about their field of interest, develop practical skills, and understand how concepts are implemented in a professional setting.

 

  • Networking - Working with supervisors and colleagues during the internship offers the chance for interns to build professional networks. 

 

  • Intern Cohort - The intern cohort provides a collaborative environment for interns to learn, grow, and support each other during their internships. The intern cohort holds weekly check-in meetings, providing a time for interns to discuss their projects and overall progress.

 

  • Lunch and Learns - Lunch and learn sessions bring in industry professionals to educate interns on various topics such as resume building, facilitation skills, mindset training, and many other topics.

The length of an internship is variable and is dependent on the agency’s needs. Some internships may span a few months, while others can extend to several semesters. Factors such as project timelines, workload, funding availability, and the nature of the work can influence the duration of the internship.

  • Interns can expect to work up to 20 hours a week, but this can vary depending on the specific internship program and the requirements of the role.
  • The hours worked can be adjusted to fit your school and work schedules, allowing for flexibility in your internship arrangements.

Contact Michelle Hicks at MHicks@slco.org or 385-468-7000 for more information about internships in the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office.

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Michelle Hicks

Executive Operations Manager

(385) 468-7000

Interns are encouraged to review job openings by visiting the Salt Lake County Human Resources Job Center

The intern is under no obligation to Salt Lake County after completion of the prescribed work period(s) for an internship. Interns will be required to return the employee badge, keys, and any other County property.