Gilroy Councilmember Offers Internship Program

GILROY, CA — A Gilroy city councilmember is offering an internship program for school credit and the opportunity to participate in and experience the work of a city council office.

The unpaid internships for Councilmember Zach Hilton are available for high school and college students.

Interns’ roles may include “working with constituents, conducting community outreach efforts, assisting community-based organizations, organizing civic events and projects, database development and upkeep, staffing the office, and other activities,” according to the internship listing.

In the listing, Hilton noted that many legislators and staff begin their careers by interning in a city council office, and the interns would gain a “true understanding of Gilroy’s democratic process.”

Applicants are asked to submit a 500-word writing sample as part of the application.

The application can be found here.