City of Sugar Land, TX 2026 Summer Intern

Jan 5

Written By Valenti School of Communication

The City of Sugar Land is inviting students pursuing a college degree, graduate degree, or recent graduates (Individuals who recently completed a degree within a 6-month period from their graduation date may be considered for this program) who are interested in a temporary job as a Summer Intern to apply to join our amazing City! This is an exciting on-site position, working Monday through Friday between May 26 and July 31, 2026, during typical business hours, with occasional evening hours for events.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens, and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth.

We pay our Summer Interns a competitive salary of $15 to $17 per hour depending on qualifications. We also offer great perks, such as lunch and learns to develop highly desirable skill sets and field trips to various City facilities to learn about different departments, including Fire-EMS, Police, Dispatch, and Surface Water Treatment Plant operations!

The City of Sugar Land has a down-to-earth casual environment, dress code, and a positive team-oriented culture.

Mission

WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Values
Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture. We are:

Bold: We embrace bold ideas, ethical actions, and innovation, taking risks and learning from mistakes to drive progress.
Loyal: We work as one team, fostering trust, collaboration, and respect, while celebrating successes and overcoming challenges together.
Adaptable: We embrace change, technology, learn from failure, and step out of comfort zones to grow, while communicating clearly and balancing work-life priorities.
Zealous: We relentlessly pursue excellence, using data, feedback, and accountability to improve and model high standards.
Empowered: We take ownership of growth and leadership, embracing diverse perspectives and making decisions for the City's best interest.

We are TrailBLAZErs!

About The City Of Sugar Land The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree-the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.

The ideal candidate must be pursuing a bachelor's degree, graduate degree, or is a recent graduate. Individuals who recently completed a degree within a 6-month period from their graduation date may be considered for this program.

The ideal candidate should possess an interest in government service as they will gain hands-on experience by contributing to department projects and learning municipal operations. The ideal candidate is dependable and embodies strong leadership, interpersonal skills and great team building skills. As this internship is on-site, each intern is responsible for finding their own housing and transportation to and from their workplace during this ten-week period.

Hiring Departments

The following departments are seeking interns to join their teams this summer. As a City of Sugar Land intern, you will be expected to bring a strong foundation of general skills that are essential for success in any role, along with technical skills that align with the specific department you seek to match with. Below, you'll find a list of core competencies we value in all our interns, followed by relevant degree programs and educational backgrounds applicable to various hiring departments, and technical skills and programs tailored to the unique needs of each department. These qualities will help ensure a meaningful and impactful internship experience.

General Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Willingness to learn new skills and software.
Interest in government service and municipal operations.
Creativity and fresh perspectives on projects.
Basic skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Preferred Academic Background (Applicable to Various Departments) Enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program such as but not limited to:

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program such as but not limited to:
Engineering (Civil, Systems, or Industrial)
Public Administration, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Political Science
Human Resources
Health or Nutrition Sciences
Statistics, Data Science/Analytics/Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Information Systems
Communications, Public Affairs, or Intergovernmental Relations
Marketing, Hospitality, or Tourism
Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Department-Specific Technical Skills

City Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (Department of Strategic and Governmental Affairs)

Preferred educational background in Public Administration, Communications, or Public Policy

Customer Experience

Preferred experience in database management, interdepartmental communication, and content structuring and organization

Employee Wellness and Engagement

Preferred educational background in Public Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Health Promotion, or a related field
Preferred experience Microsoft Office Suite, and basic familiarity with Canva or other design tools

Office of Data and Innovation

Preferred educational background in Data Analytics or Information Systems, Computer Science or Information Technology, Communications (with a technology focus), or Political Science or Urban Planning (with a data/tech interest) (for Data Division)
Preferred educational background in Public Administration/Public Policy, Data or Business Analytics, Industrial or Systems Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or Business (for Innovation Division)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (for both Data and Innovation Divisions)
Skills in research and analysis, and information synthesis/reporting, and data concepts (for Data Division)
Preferred experience in graphic design (Canva or similar tools), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) concepts (for Data Division)
Preferred experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools (for Innovation Division)

Application Process

Please submit the following documents with your online application

One Letter of recommendation from a school faculty member or employer
Letter of interest which describes what qualities you possess that you believe will make you successful as a Summer Intern for the City of Sugar Land.

Education and Experience