Student Internship Program

The City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge is proud to announce the implementation of a High School and College Student Internship Program. This cooperative initiative will allow high school and college students to contract with City-Parish departments to gain a working knowledge of our Civil Service System while providing area students with valuable work experience. Apply for a High School or College Student Internship online at www.brla.gov/jobs.

Forms

  1. High School Student Internship Resolution 45320 (PDF)
  2. High School Student Internship Resolution 50700 (PDF)
  1. College Student Internship Resolution 45108

Eligibility Criteria

High School Students

The prospective candidate must be at least 16 years of age, enrolled in a secondary educational institute within East Baton Rouge Parish in grade level 10 through 12, and recommended by the school counselor for the internship. If age 18 or older, candidate must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening. All candidates are responsible for their own transportation. Only candidates who meet the specified criteria will be considered.

College Students

The prospective candidate must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a university or community college in the area. Candidate must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening. All candidates are responsible for their own transportation.

Only candidates who meet the specified criteria will be considered. There are limited positions; department heads will hire students that best meet departmental needs.

Additional Information

If you know a student who meets the criteria and may be interested in applying, please encourage him or her to complete the online employment application and attach their resume for consideration.

For more information on the Student Internship Program, please contact the Human Resources Recruiting staff.

Library Page Job

The contract Student Intern program is different from the classified Library Page position. For students interested in a Library Page job, please refer to the application and testing information for classified positions (when the position is open for application).