City of Jasper Announces Multiple Summer Internship Openings

The City of Jasper published a notice on January 7, 2026, announcing summer internship opportunities in two city offices: Community Development/Planning and the City Attorney’s office. The Community Development/Planning intern will support economic development, planning, communications, special projects, and preparation of public materials. The Legal intern position is described as assisting the City Attorney with research, drafting correspondence and legal summaries, handling documents, and supporting discovery tasks.

Applicants must be enrolled in degree programs related to the duties of the positions. The city directed candidates to submit a resume and cover letter by emailing hra@jasperindiana.gov or by mailing materials to the City’s Personnel Director at PO Box 29, Jasper, IN 47547. The announcement establishes a clear application pathway for students pursuing studies in planning, public administration, law, communications, or related fields.

For Dubois County residents and local students, these internships represent direct pathways into municipal work and civic engagement. Interns in Community Development/Planning are likely to gain experience with local economic development efforts and public-facing materials, which can enhance understanding of how land use decisions and communications shape neighborhoods and business environments. Legal interns will observe municipal legal processes, research statutory and regulatory issues, and assist with document management and discovery, exposure that can be especially valuable for students considering public-sector law careers.

Institutionally, the city’s posting signals an investment in workforce development and in-house capacity during the summer months. Interns can provide additional staffing for projects that might otherwise be delayed, while offering the municipality access to emerging talent. For residents, expanded internship programs can increase transparency and create more points of contact between the public and municipal operations.

Prospective applicants seeking more information on pay, internship duration, supervision, or selection criteria should contact the Personnel Director through the provided email or mailing address. Clear expectations around compensation, hours, and evaluation help ensure internships serve both departmental needs and the educational goals of students.

The openings come at a time when municipal governments nationwide are emphasizing workforce pipelines and hands-on training. In Jasper, these summer positions will allow students to build practical skills while contributing to local government functions that affect everyday community life.